ground beef tacos

These tacos are made with a deliciously seasoned ground beef filling, served in corn tortillas and finished with all the best toppings. They're likely to become a go-to weeknight dinner the whole family will enjoy, and you'll love how easy they are to prepare!

Ground Beef Tacos

olive oil

lb beef

Salt and black pepper

tsp minced garlic

tsp chili powder*

tsp cumin

onion powder

tomato sauce

chicken broth

corn tortillas ((5 - 6 inch))

cheddar cheese Mexican cheese blend

Roma tomatoes

lettuce

Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef in large chunks to skillet spacing apart. Season with salt and pepper.&nbsp;

Let brown on bottom, about 3 minutes then flip, break up beef and continue to cook until almost cooked through, about 2 minutes.

Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, onion powder and continue to cook until beef is just cooked through, about 1 minute.

Pour in chicken broth and tomato sauce. Simmer over medium-low heat until sauce has reduced and thickened, about 3 - 5 minutes.

Serve warm over warmed tortillas with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and other desired toppings (see notes).

These easy ground beef tacos are the best. We might even like them better than shredded beef tacos. Why? Cooking takes 15 minutes or less. 

Cheesy Ground Beef Tacos

onion,

beef

tomatoes

black beans, drained and rinsed

tbsp. taco seasoning

kosher salt

c. shredded cheddar or pepper jack

flour tortillas

green onions,

Sour cream,

Made this for my family /extended family of 20. They absolutely loved this recipe. So glad I came across it again to make for a quick taco night!

I added another tbsp of taco seasoning and it was really good.

Excellent recipe. Made it as written except I added one chopped jalapeno for more heat.

Just made and the tacos where delicious.
Thank you.

Kinda disappointed it wasn’t terrible but it wasn’t great either it completely lacks in flavors and for that reason it gets 1 Star

Gosh this is delish. My first time so it was easy to follow. Thanku

As a Hispanic person, this recipe is a sad excuse for taco meat. Substitute fire roasted tomatoes for freshly diced Roma tomatoes, add it in a separate bowl with chopped lettuce and onion, add cilantro and lime to taste. I haven't managed to figure out how to fix the ground beef from tasting weird so I suggest just using Lengua, barbaquoa, or Al Pastor or looking up an authentic recipe online. I'm really disappointed with how this turned out, but I should have used better judgment instead of just taking the cheapest route.

Taco anything is my favorite! These Oven Baked Beef Tacos are simple to make and make the perfect recipe for feeding a crowd!

Oven Baked Beef Tacos

stand taco shells

salsa

taco seasoning

oz black beans

taco blend shredded cheese

lettuce ((shredded))

tomatoes ((diced))

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a casserole dish by lightly spraying cooking spray and then placing taco shells standing up into the dish.

Cook and crumble ground beef in a skillet. Once fully cooked drain fat Add salsa, taco seasoning, and rinsed and drained black beans. Mix together well on low heat until heated through.

Spoon bean and beef mixture to each taco. Top each taco with shredded cheese and bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and taco shells cooked.

Remove from oven and top shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes or your favorite taco toppings.

The perfect blend of herbs and spices, along with garlic, jalapeno and onion, make this homemade ground beef taco filling absolute best ever!

Best Ground Beef Taco Filling

garlic

jalapeno,

chili powder

cumin

coriander

oregano

onion salt

red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt and pepper,

(15 tomato sauce

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook...

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion, garlic and jalapeno, breaking the meat into small pieces, until beef is cooked through, 6-8 minutes; drain grease if needed.

Stir in all of the spices, along with...

Stir in all of the spices, along with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for an additional minute or two.

Stir in the tomato sauce. Cover and simmer...

Stir in the tomato sauce. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Reseason with salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.

Serve with taco shells, tortillas, and your favorite...

Serve with taco shells, tortillas, and your favorite taco toppings.

Ground beef tacos are delicious, authentic, and so easy to make. They're savory, spicy, creamy, and fresh. The perfect recipe for a Mexican fiesta.

Mexican Ground Beef Tacos

vegetable oil

paprika

garlic powder

oregano (or Italian seasoning)

salt (or

black pepper (or

tomato paste

beef broth

Mexican cheese blend, shredded

tomatoes,

red onion

cilantro,

sour cream (optional)

lime, wedged

Heat oil in a large skillet for 2 minutes over medium-high heat until the hot oil sizzles. Add ground beef and stir well to cook evenly until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Make sure to break up beef into small pieces to help even browning.

Add cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, tomato paste and beef broth. Reduce heat to medium and let the mixture simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens a bit, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat and set aside. 

Heat the soft flour tortillas according to the package instructions, or heat in an ungreased skillet over medium-high heat for 30 seconds per side. You can also heat it directly on a gas burner for a few seconds to get char marks on the edges.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of the ground beef mixture on each tortilla. Top with cheese, onion, tomato and cilantro. Add a dollop of sour cream and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, to taste.




 
 


 

Thanks for the homemade taco seasoning recipe.  This is just what I needed!

The homemade taco seasoning for the meat in this recipe is so good!  Came in handy because I didn't have any taco seasoning on hand but I think I like this homemade one even better.  Tasted awesome in the tacos.  We ended up using corn tortillas because that's all I had at the house but will def try with flour tortillas next time.

I love this classic easy dinner! I love all forms of tacos!

Out of all the ways to prepare ground beef, I believe tacos are the best. The spicy bits of meat go so well with the onions and tomatoes, and the tortilla shells just complete the whole thing.

I made this recipe for lunch today and it was amazing.

This taco recipe is the classic Tex-Mex-style version of tacos that many Americans grow up with: seasoned ground beef stuffed in a crispy taco shell with additional fillings like lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and sour cream. Even better, these ground beef tacos can be on the table in just 25 minutes.

salt

(8 oz) tomato sauce

Old El Paso™ crunchy taco shells

Cheddar cheese (6 oz)

Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

sour cream,

Heat oven to 250°F. In large skillet, brown ground beef and onion over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.

Stir in chili powder, salt, garlic powder and tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, place taco shells on ungreased cookie sheet. Heat at 250°F. for 5 minutes.

To assemble tacos, layer beef mixture, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes in each taco shell. Serve with salsa; top with sour cream.

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So simple and so tasty, no-frills ground beef tacos deliver on all the goods without a lot of effort! This recipe starts with seasoned ground beef that gets stuffed inside crispy taco shells and finished with all of your favorite toppings like shredded lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and sour cream. Its a dinner that will please everyone at the dinner table and have them all reaching for seconds! Once youve mastered the basic ground beef tacos recipe, explore all kinds of taco recipesin our collection, from shrimp and chicken tacos to taco-inspired casseroles and more!

How to Make Ground Beef Tacos Video

Wondering how to make tacos with ground beef? This simple, 10-minute ground beef tacos recipe will be your new favorite for Taco-Tuesday! No store-bought seasoning or sauces - this EASY ground beef taco recipe is made from scratch and tastes amazing!

Ground Beef Tacos Recipe

water

Tbsp. chili powder

smoked paprika

pepper

garlic salt

red pepper flakes

In a large skillet, brown ground beef over...

In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess fat that has rendered.

To the drained ground beef, add the tomato...

To the drained ground beef, add the tomato paste, water and all spices.

Return to medium-high heat and bring to a...

Return to medium-high heat and bring to a low simmer. Simmer for 3-5 minutes or until water has evaporated.

Optional: add 1 can black beans that have...

Optional: add 1 can black beans that have been drained and rinsed. Stir together with the beef and heat for 3-5 more minutes.

Serve with soft tortillas or crispy taco shells.

Ground Beef Tacos are fried to golden perfection and filled with lettuce and tomatoes. They are a family favorite!!

salt and pepper

mexican cheese

yellow corn tortillas

lettuce and tomato

potatoes

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cheese

savory

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vegetable

Beef is the culinary name for meat from cattle. Beef can be harvested from bulls, heifers or steers. Its acceptability as a food source varies in different parts of the world. Beef muscle meat can be cut into roasts, short ribs or steak (filet mignon, sirloin steak, rump steak, rib steak, rib eye steak, hanger...

Cook the ground beef until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Drain, if needed.

Add meat and shredded cheese to a bowl and mix. (add the optional potatoes)

In a large frying pan heat up 1-1½ inches of vegetable oil.

Add about ⅓ cup of the meat mixture to the center of one tortilla. Fold the tortilla and clasp the top edges with tongs to keep it closed.

While holding the top of the tortilla place the bottom in the oil. Rock the tortilla from side to side a few times and then lie the tortilla on its side to fry.

Fry each side until golden brown and place on a plate lined with a paper towel to drain excess oil.

Fill each taco with lettuce and tomatoes before serving.

Tailgating season is upon us and what better way to celebrate than with these delicious, filling, BBQ Beef Brisket tacos? These easy, delicious, and handheld tacos are just what your tailgate needs! 

BBQ Beef Brisket Tacos Recipe

½ pound Beef Brisket

bbq sauce (divided)

salsa verde

tortillas (flour or white corn)

brown sugar

black pepper

unprepared coleslaw

cilantro

honey

juice of 1 lime (about 1 tablespoon)

salt and pepper (to taste)

Stir together seasoning rub. Rub all over Brisket.

Set pressure cooker to SEAR (see note for alternate cooking methods). Drizzle oil into instant pot. Brown Brisket on all sides (about 3-4 minutes on each side). Remove from pot.

Add 1 cup bbq sauce and water to pressure cooker, return Brisket to the pot. Cover and turn the vent to the SEALED position. Set to PRESSURE COOK (high) or MANUAL for 45 minutes. (Prepare slaw while Brisket is cooking)

Turn valve to VENT position. Once float valve drops, remove lid. Transfer Brisket to a cutting board, use a sharp knife to chop brisket into 1-inch chunks.

Prepare the Brisket

Toss together slaw and cilantro. Stir together mayo, honey, lime juice, and salt and pepper. Toss dressing and slaw. Taste, add salt and pepper if needed, cover and chill until ready to use.

Prepare the slaw

Fill tortillas with Brisket, top with slaw, additional bbq sauce, and salsa verde. Serve and enjoy!

Assemble the tacos

This easy taco recipe is made with perfectly seasoned ground beef and your favorite taco toppings. The whole family will love it when these tacos are on the menu!

The Best Taco Recipe

ground beef (or ground turkey)

taco-size corn or flour tortillas

Toppings,

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef to the skillet and cook, crumbling with a spoon or spatula, until browned. Drain any excess grease from the skillet. (If you used 90% or 93% lean ground beef there may not be any extra grease to drain.)

Reduce the heat to medium and add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, onion powder, salt, pepper, tomato sauce and water to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes, until taco meat is fully cooked and has reached your desired texture.

Serve the taco meat in warmed tortillas, with toppings as desired.

Ground Beef Tacos are made with deliciously seasoned ground beef, wrapped in golden corn tortillas and topped with melty cheese.

Baked Ground Beef Tacos Recipe

tomato puree (note 1)

cayenne pepper

paprika powder

taco shells

Preheat

Cook

Heat a pan over medium to high heat add the ground beef and cook until the beef is not pink anymore, keep on breaking it up while cooking.

Spice

Once the ground beef is cooked add all the spices and stir.

Stir

Add the tomato paste, mix it in and keep cooking for 1 to 2 minutes (this will remove bitterness from the tomato paste)

Pour

Pour the tomato sauce into the pan, stir again and cook for 1 - 2 minutes.

Assemble

Put all the taco shells in your casserole from and fill them with the ground beef mixture - 1 to 2 tablespoons each.

Bake

Top with the grated cheese and bake for around 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted.

Serve

Serve immediately with toppings of your choice (sour cream, salsa, avocados, cilantro, tomatoes, lettuce, beans, corn…)

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Ground Beef Tacos are made with deliciously seasoned ground beef, wrapped in golden corn tortillas and topped with melty cheese. It’s all baked to perfection for the easiest, crunchiest tacos. Serve with all your favorite toppings. Pure. Simple. Perfection.

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