These classic Ground Beef Tacos feature homemade taco meat loaded into freshly fried taco shells. Serve up with all your favorite toppings for an easy family meal that takes less than 30 minutes!
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Best Ground Beef Taco Recipe
The absolute BEST ground beef Tacos! An easy to make homemade taco seasoning and a secret ingredient that makes this the most flavorful and juiciest taco meat EVER! The perfect family weeknight meal that can be ready in less than 30 minutes!
Prep: 5min
Total: 22min
Serving Size: 1
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1, calories 152 kcal, Sugar 1 g, Sodium 280 mg, Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10 g, Cholesterol 40 mg
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef (70-80% lean*)
- 1 tbsp chili Powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 8 white corn tortillas
- ½ cup oil (canola or vegetable)
Instruction:
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef. Break the beef up with a wooden spoon while cooking. Cook the ground beef fully, until browned and no longer pink.
- Drain: Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Then return to the stove and reduce the heat to low.
- Season: Add the 1/2 cup tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Stir together until the meat is coated in the sauce.
- Simmer: Allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fry Tortillas: Pour 1/2 cup oil in a medium size skillet, heat over medium high heat. Carefully dip a tortilla, if the oil sizzles and bubbles then it’s hot enough. Gently lay the tortilla in the oil and fry each side for about 30 seconds, just enough to give some color and add some crispness.
- Shape Tortillas: Remove the tortilla to a paper towel to absorb oil, and carefully fold the tortilla over to create a taco shape. I do this with my tongs, or two forks, whatever I’m using to lay the tortillas in the oil and remove them.
- Toppings: Fill the tortillas with the ground beef taco meat and add desired toppings
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FAQ
What should I put in my tacos?
Ingredient and Toppings for Tacos
- Hard Taco Shells.
- Soft Corn/Flour Tortillas.
- Taco Meat (Ground Beef/Pork/Chicken/Seafood)
- Beans (black beans, refried beans)
- Shredded Cheese.
- Lettuce.
- Onion.
- Pico de Gallo.
What makes a good Mexican taco?
Lime is probably the most essential of authentic Mexican taco toppings. A squeeze of lime adds a dash of acid that brings out the other flavors in a taco beautifully. Onions, cilantro, pico de gallo, sliced radishes or cucumbers, avocado, and chili peppers are also standard toppings for authentic tacos.
What makes tacos taste better?
“Salsa and guacamole are great, but look to mix it up with fresh radish, chicharrones, or pickled onion. A fresh, warm tortilla is made better by a crunchy counterpart.” One of Romero’s favorite toppings is a morita pepper and peanut salsa, which lends a spicy, smoky, crunchy lift to any taco.
