Description
Indulge in the ultimate family meal with this Best Ground Beef Taco Recipe, a crowd-pleaser that brings the vibrant flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine straight to your dinner table. This recipe features a homemade taco seasoning that elevates the taste of lean ground beef, resulting in juicy, flavorful taco meat ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these tacos offer versatility with customizable toppings to suit everyone’s tastes. Satisfy your cravings and enjoy a delicious meal that will quickly become a staple in your household.
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
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon until browned and no longer pink.
- Drain excess grease from the skillet and return it to low heat.
- Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder, salt, cumin, oregano, garlic, and onion until well combined.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry each tortilla for about 30 seconds per side until golden and crisp.
- Shape each fried tortilla into a taco shell using tongs or forks.
- Fill with seasoned beef and your choice of toppings like lettuce, cheese, salsa, or avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg