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Best Ground Beef Taco Recipe

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This Best Ground Beef Taco Recipe features perfectly seasoned, juicy ground beef simmered in a flavorful homemade taco sauce and served in crisp, lightly fried white corn tortillas. Ready in just 22 minutes, these tacos are simple to prepare and deliver authentic Mexican-inspired flavors that the whole family will love. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering, this recipe balances tender meat with crunchy tortillas for the ultimate taco experience.

Ingredients

For the Taco Meat

  • 1 lb ground beef (70-80% lean)
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp dried Mexican oregano
  • ¼ tsp granulated garlic
  • ¼ tsp granulated onion
  • ½ cup tomato sauce

For the Tacos

  • 8 white corn tortillas
  • ½ cup oil (avocado oil or vegetable oil)

Instructions

  1. Cook Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and use a wooden spoon to break it up as it cooks. Continue cooking until the beef is fully browned and no longer pink.
  2. Drain Excess Grease: Carefully drain any excess grease from the skillet, then return it to the stove and reduce heat to low.
  3. Season the Meat: Add the tomato sauce along with chili powder, salt, cumin, oregano, granulated garlic, and granulated onion. Stir well to ensure all the meat is coated with the seasoning and sauce.
  4. Simmer: Allow the seasoned beef mixture to simmer gently for about 5 minutes, letting the flavors meld and the sauce thicken slightly.
  5. Fry Tortillas: Heat ½ cup oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Test the oil by dipping a tortilla—if it sizzles and bubbles, the oil is hot enough. Fry each tortilla for about 30 seconds per side, just until they develop a bit of color and crispness.
  6. Shape Tortillas: Remove the fried tortillas to paper towels to drain excess oil. While still warm, carefully fold each tortilla in half using tongs or two forks to create a taco shape.
  7. Fill Tacos: Spoon the seasoned ground beef into each folded tortilla. Add your favorite taco toppings such as shredded cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa, or sour cream as desired.

Notes

  • Use 70-80% lean ground beef for the best balance of flavor and moisture.
  • Drain excess grease thoroughly to avoid greasy tacos.
  • Frying tortillas briefly gives them a delicious crisp texture without making them too hard to fold.
  • You can substitute corn tortillas with flour tortillas if preferred.
  • Customize your taco toppings to suit your taste and dietary preferences.
  • Leftover taco meat can be refrigerated and used within 3 days.

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