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Half Pound Tacos
How to feed tacos to a family of four with only a half pound of beef.
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
25
minutes
mins
Total Time
35
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican
Servings
8
tacos
Calories
83
kcal
Ingredients
8
oz
ground beef
(80/20 works fine)
1
15-oz can
chili beans
(do not drain)
2
Tbs
tomato paste
1
small onion
(finely chopped)
1
tsp
ground cumin
1
tsp
granulated garlic
Instructions
Brown the ground beef in a medium pan, breaking it up as you do so. Drain if necessary.
Add the onions and cook, stirring every once in a while, until they are softened.
Add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until the tomato paste is slightly browned.
Add the cumin and garlic and stir to combine.
Add the beans and all their liquid.
Reduce the heat and simmer 5-10 minutes until thickened.
Use a potato masher to mash some of the beans for a thicker consistency.
Notes
Nutritional values are calculated using 80/20 ground beef and do not include tortillas or additional toppings.