Description
The Best Ground Beef Taco Recipe is your ultimate solution for a quick, satisfying dinner that pleases the entire family. With a homemade taco seasoning that packs a flavorful punch and a secret ingredient to enhance the richness, these tacos come together in just under 30 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or need a simple weeknight meal, this recipe offers juicy ground beef enveloped in crispy tortillas, topped with your favorite fresh ingredients. Enjoy customizing each taco to suit your taste and make every meal an exciting dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (70-80% lean)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp dried Mexican oregano
- ¼ tsp granulated garlic
- ¼ tsp granulated onion
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 8 white corn tortillas
- ½ cup oil (avocado or vegetable)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and no longer pink; break it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Drain excess grease, return to heat on low, and add tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano, garlic, and onion. Stir until combined.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- In a separate medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil for frying tortillas. Fry each tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side until slightly crispy.
- Remove fried tortillas to paper towels. Fold each into taco shapes using tongs or forks.
- Fill tortillas with seasoned meat and top with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg