Pan-Fried Beef Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

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Juicy pan-fried ground beef seasoned with Mexican spices, topped with a crisp cilantro lime slaw, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef, corn tortillas, cabbage for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 7-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes to let the spices bloom and coat the beef.
  3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 cup finely diced red onion. Toss well to create the slaw.
  4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds each side until pliable and slightly toasted.
  5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by spooning the seasoned beef evenly onto tortillas and topping with the cilantro lime slaw. Serve immediately.

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