Ground beef tacos

Step by Step

Step 1

Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet and bring the heat to medium. Then add in the diced onion and stir until it becomes translucent. This should take about 3-5 minutes.

Step 2

Then bring the heat to medium-high and add in the ground beef and minced garlic.

Step 3

Stir the beef until it’s about 90 percent done. Then add in the following spices: chili powder, cumin, paprika, dried oregano, onion powder, salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne.

Step 4

Let the ground beef finish off cooking in the spices for an additional 2-3 minutes. Then taste and add more salt if necessary. The saltiness is all personal preference.

Step 5

Now fill your tacos with the cooked taco beef and add toppings like shredded iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar, sour cream, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve these tacos immediately for the best flavor.

Tips and Warnings

Store: You can refrigerate leftovers for 3-4 days, placing the cooked beef in an airtight container and storing the toppings separately.
Reheat: Place the meat in a skillet for a few minutes over medium heat, just enough to warm through. Then assemble your tacos and enjoy!
Use ground chicken or turkey for a healthier alternative. Either works well in place of the beef.
You can buy taco seasoning in the store, but homemade is always better – make your own or try this homemade taco seasoning. It will be low sodium and preservative free.
Serve these ground beef tacos in soft flour or corn tortillas for a change of pace.
Go low carb by serving these ground beef tacos on a bed of lettuce instead of the shell.