Ground Beef Tacos

5 from 5 votes

Learn how to make the most tender and flavorful meat for Ground Beef Tacos! These tacos are the perfect weeknight meal and are ready in about 20 minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: servings

Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

Taco Seasoning

2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Salt more or less to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper more or less to taste

Taco Meat

1 pound ground beef 85/15 is recommended
2 garlic cloves minced (1-2 teaspoons)
1/2 cup finely diced onion
2/3 cup beef broth or water
2 tablespoons tomato paste

Taco Assembly

8 hard taco shells or soft tortillas
toppings as desired

Instructions

Add ground beef, diced onion and minced garlic to a large skillet over medium high heat. Break up beef with a spatula and stir often until no longer pink; 5-7 minutes. Drain grease or soak up with paper towels and discard.
To the cooked beef mixture, stir in tomato paste, beef broth or water, and all seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often, until sauce is thickened and reduced; about 10-15 minutes.
While the meat is cooking, prep taco toppings and heat tortillas.
Once the meat is reduced, let sit 5 minutes, then use a slotted spoon to fill taco shells. Add your favorite taco toppings like lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream and salsa. A squeeze of lime is a great finishing touch!

Notes

Nutritional information is for the meat only and does not include optional toppings or serving vessels such as taco shells or tortillas.

Serving size is approximately 3/4 of a cup of taco meat which will fill 2-3 tacos.

Nutrition

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