Williams' Spiced Beef Tacos
Crispy corn tortillas filled with slow-cooked beef spiced with cumin and chipotle, topped with avocado and lime. This mexican ready in about 25 minutes pairs ground beef, diced onion, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1, sliced avocado
- 1, cut into wedges lime
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook 1 lb ground beef with 1/2 cup diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves for 5-7 minutes until browned, breaking into crumbles.
- Step 2: Stir in 1 tsp cumin and 1/2 tsp chipotle powder, then simmer for 3 minutes until spices are fragrant and flavors meld.
- Step 3: Warm 8 corn tortillas in a dry skillet for 20 seconds per side until pliable. Fill each with 1/4 lb spiced beef, top with 2 slices avocado, and squeeze lime juice over the top until the tortillas are crisp and filling is hot.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Williams' Spiced Beef Tacos take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Williams' Spiced Beef Tacos?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground beef from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Williams' Spiced Beef Tacos?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Williams' Spiced Beef Tacos for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Williams' Spiced Beef Tacos?
Mexican mexican like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
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Substituted chicken for tofu and it worked beautifully.
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Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
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Used frozen vegetables instead of fresh and honestly couldn't tell the difference.
