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COOK DINNER WITH ME: Simple Ground Beef & Potato Tacos/Plus Homemade Salsa

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Ground Beef & Potato Tacos

Cultural Context

Ground Beef & Potato Tacos are a beloved staple in Mexican cuisine, often enjoyed as a quick and satisfying meal. They reflect the resourcefulness of home cooks, combining affordable ingredients into a flavorful dish. These tacos are popular across Mexico and have found a place in many households worldwide, adapting to local tastes and preferences.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb ground beef
2 cups potatoes
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup cheddar cheese
2 jalapenos
1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice
2 cups lettuce
2 avocados

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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1

Prepare a quick salsa with jalapenos, onion, and petite diced canned tomatoes, leaving some tomatoes chunky.

2

Peel and chop garlic, adding it to the salsa with salt and a tiny bit of cumin, then blend.

3

Add bottled lemon juice to the salsa and set aside.

4

Peel and chop 1-2 small potatoes into small pieces.

5

Boil potatoes in water until cooked, then add ground beef to the same pot.

6

Season the beef with salt, garlic powder, red chili powder, and cumin, mixing well.

7

Grate cheddar cheese for topping.

8

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and fry corn tortillas until pliable.

9

Assemble tacos with the beef and potato mixture, topped with lettuce, avocado, and cheese.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

skilletpotcolanderspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Tacos de Carne Molida y Papa
Local Name: tacos de carne molida y papa

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