Ground Beef Tacos
This is the best ground beef taco recipe, perfect for an easy dinner, Taco Tuesdays, Cinco de Mayo or any night you need a quick dinner. Classic beef taco recipe with homemade seasoning.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (note: I have used up to 1.25 pounds with this same recipe)
Taco seasoning blend
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspooons cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup water
Taco Assembly
- 12 taco shells (Hard or soft - for soft I recommend fajita-sized flour tortillas)
- 2 cups lettuce shredded
- 2 cups tomatoes diced
- 1 cup salsa homemade or store-bought
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, cheddar jack blend or Mexican cheese blend all work)
Instructions
Taco seasoning blend
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Measure out all ingredients into a bowl, and stir together until well-combined. Set aside.
Cooking the taco meat
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Brown the meat, and separate with a spatula or spoon until brown and crumbly.
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Drain the fat off the meat, and return to the same pan.
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Sprinkle the seasoning on top, and add the water.
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Stir to combine, and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
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Once the mixture starts bubbling, reduce heat to low, and cook until the liquid evaporates, about 7 more minutes.
Heat the taco shells
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Heat the taco shells in the oven (or toaster oven), according to package instructions, just prior to serving.
Assembling the tacos
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Spoon some of the beef mixture into a taco shell.
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Add desired toppings. I recommend lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese and salsa. Other optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, diced avocado, cilantro, queso, onions, peppers, corn.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator. Hard taco shells, and toppings listed in the ingredient section of the recipe card are included in nutrition. Optional toppings are not included.
I love carbs! And all the macros. But I understand some folks have different dietary needs than me. If you need a low carb/ keto option you can use iceberg, butter leaf or green leaf lettuce as a taco shell.