Taco Recipes

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!

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:

1. 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.
2. Drain: Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Then return to the stove and reduce the heat to low.
3. Season: Add the 1/2 cup tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Stir together until the meat is coated in the sauce.
4. Simmer: Allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Toppings: Fill the tortillas with the ground beef taco meat and add desired toppings

Seasoned Ground Beef Taco Meat

This simple taco meat recipe will show you how to make the perfectly seasoned ground beef for taco night. Just add the ground beef to a taco shell and top it with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, or whatever toppings you prefer!

Prep: 5min

Total: 25min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 246 kcal, Protein 15 g, Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 180 mg, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 yellow onion (diced)
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Instruction:

1. Add olive oil & onions to a skillet over medium-high heat
2. When the onions start to become soft & slightly translucent, add the ground beef
3. Cook until beef becomes brown, then drain the fat
4. Add the rest of the seasonings & spices and mix into the meat
5. Add 1/2 cup hot water & stir
6. Reduce the heat and let the beef simmer for about 15 minutes
7. Serve in taco shells with shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and more.

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FAQ

What should I put in my tacos?

1. Hard Taco Shells.
2. Soft Corn/Flour Tortillas.
3. Taco Meat (Ground Beef/Pork/Chicken/Seafood)
4. Beans (black beans, refried beans)
5. Shredded Cheese.
6. Lettuce.
7. Onion.
8. Pico de Gallo.

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