Description
Quick and flavorful Ground Beef Tacos perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, customizable with a variety of toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 90/10)
- 1 tablespoon oil (if using lean beef)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2–3 tablespoons beef stock or water (for deglazing)
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- Toppings: chopped onion, cilantro, lime wedges, hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat a large 10–12" skillet over medium-high heat and add oil if using lean beef.
- Brown the ground beef in batches to avoid overcrowding; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
- Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add a splash of beef stock or water to deglaze the pan and scrape up browned bits, then simmer for 3–5 minutes until saucy.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Assemble tacos with beef filling and desired toppings.
Notes
For added depth of flavor, deglaze with stock or beer. Use adjustable lean beef for preferred fat content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg