Ground Beef Tacos!

Oh yes 🌮—Ground Beef Tacos are a classic, fast, and flavorful meal. Juicy seasoned beef, crisp toppings, and soft or crunchy shells—perfect for weeknights or Taco Tuesday!

🥩 Ground Beef Tacos

Ingredients

For the beef filling:

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

• 2 Tbsp tomato paste or ½ cup tomato sauce

• ¼ cup water or beef broth

For serving:

• Taco shells (soft flour tortillas or crunchy corn shells)

• Shredded lettuce

• Diced tomatoes

• Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)

• Sour cream

• Salsa or hot sauce

• Sliced avocado or guacamole

• Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Cook the beef

   • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook onion until soft (~3–4 min).

   • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

   • Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned.

2. Season

   • Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

   • Mix in tomato paste or sauce and water/broth.

   • Simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened and flavorful. Taste and adjust seasoning.

3. Warm the shells

   • Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave, or warm crunchy shells in the oven.

4. Assemble tacos

   • Spoon beef into shells.

   • Add lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, avocado, salsa, or any toppings you like.

   • Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Tips for Perfect Ground Beef Tacos

• Don’t overcook the beef—just brown it enough to remove pink.

• Adjust seasoning to your heat preference; add a little smoked paprika or cayenne for more kick.

• Mix toppings creatively: pickled onions, corn, or fresh cilantro elevate the flavor.

• Meal prep friendly: make the beef ahead and store in the fridge for quick taco nights.

These tacos are juicy, flavorful, and totally customizable, a surefire weeknight favorite.

If you want, I can also give a Mexican-style “ground beef taco skillet” recipe that’s all cooked in one pan and ready in 20 minutes