These delicious Ground Beef Tacos are made super quick and easy with ground beef taco meat that has been seasoned with a perfect homemade spice blend. Top with your choice of fixings and taco Tuesday has never been easier.
Set up a taco bar and let your friends and family customize their tacos. For a complete fiesta I love to serve these with Mexican Shrimp Cocktail and Chicken Enchilada Soup.
If your family is anything like ours than they are crazy over tacos! We are a bunch of taco loving fools. I personally think that tacos should be a separate food group. Have you tried any of my other taco recipes? Barbacoa Tacos and Chicken Soft Tacos are two of our favorites.
How to make tacos with ground beef
Making ground beef tacos is as simple as browning the ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat. When it is about halfway browned add a little chopped onion to it. Then add the spices, salt, pepper and a little bit of beef or chicken broth and let it simmer for a few minutes. Finally scoop the beef mixture it into your shells and top with lettuce, sun-ripened tomatoes, shredded cheese, jalapeno rings and whatever else your little heart desires.
Ground Beef Tacos make the perfect weeknight meal
Whether you like crispy taco shells, soft flour tortillas, or corn tortillas dinner does not get much easier or more delicious. These tacos can be dressed and on the table in less than twenty minutes making them the ideal weeknight meal. With just a handful of spices even your teenager can get these made for dinner. If you are always in a hurry make a double portion of the ground beef mixture and freeze half of it for up to two months for yet another delicious taco meal.
Tips for the best ground beef tacos
- You can substitute ground turkey, chicken, or even pork for the ground beef.
- Carefully blacken the edges of the corn tortillas right over an open flame on a gas stove using tongs.
- Taco meat can be prepared up to a day in advance and reheated in the microwave. If it get dry simply add a little beef broth or tomato sauce.
- The shells should not be stuffed until ready to eat as they may become soggy and cold.
- For a little extra flavor drizzle your tacos with ranch, chipotle ranch, or fire roasted salsa.
- Store all leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator although tacos are always best eaten as soon as they are prepared.
How to make homemade taco seasoning
Simply mix together a triple or quadruple batch of the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper. Store in an airtight container for up to six months. Use about 2 1/2 tablespoons for each pound of ground beef when making tacos. You can also use it in soups, fajitas, Taco Pasta Salad, Taco Salad, and even as a dry rub for chicken, beef or pork. It tastes so much better than the taco seasoning packets and it is so easy to mix up and store.
What toppings do you put on a taco?
The possibilities are simply endless but here a few of my favorites. Ideally set up a taco bar and let your family and friends select which toppings they like the best.
- chopped iceberg lettuce
- chopped tomatoes
- cheddar cheese
- pickled jalapenos
- thinly sliced red onion
- chopped or torn cilantro
- guacamole
- sour cream
- salsa
- thinly sliced jalapenos
- black olives
- chopped avocado
- black beans
More taco recipes you will love!
Print
Ground Beef Tacos
These scrumptious ground beef tacos made with homemade taco seasoning are quick and easy for busy family weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 tacos 1x
- Category: main meal beef
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 pinches ground cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons beef or chicken broth (see notes)
- 8 taco shells (either crunchy or soft)
- Chopped lettuce
- Chopped tomatoes
- Shredded cheese (cheddar, cheddar Jack, Monterey Jack)
- Pickled Jalapenos
Instructions
- In a large skillet brown the ground beef breaking it up as it cooks. About halfway through the browning process add the onion. Cook until the beef is brown and the onion is soft. Drain any excess grease.
- Turn the heat to low. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes, ground cayenne pepper, and beef broth. Simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Divide beef mixture evenly between the taco shells. Top with desired toppings. Serve promptly.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey, chicken, or even pork for the ground beef.
- Carefully blacken the edges of the corn tortillas right over an open flame on a gas stove using tongs.
- Taco meat can be prepared up to a day in advance and reheated in the microwave. If it get dry simply add a little beef broth or tomato sauce.
- The shells should not be stuffed until ready to eat as they may become soggy and cold.
- For a little extra flavor drizzle your tacos with ranch, chipotle ranch, or fire roasted salsa.
- Store all leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator although tacos are always best eaten as soon as they are prepared.
Keywords: best ground beef taco recipe, ground beef taco seasoning, how to make tacos with ground beef
On the hunt for more delicious recipes? Follow Small Town Woman on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.
https://www.smalltownwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Beth-1.pdf