5 from 3 votes
Ground Beef Tacos
These ground beef tacos are made with a flavorful homemade seasoning and come together in under 30 minutes. It's a quick, customizable meal everyone will love!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
389 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
Homemade Taco Seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Ground Beef Mixture
- ½ Tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 yellow onion diced, medium
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb ground beef I like 90/10
- 2 Tablespoons beef broth or water, more if needed
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- lime for serving, wedges
- corn tortilla small, soft, or flour tortillas as alternative
Toppings
- cheddar cheese shredded, or Mexican cheese
- lettuce shredded
- diced tomatoes
- cilantro chopped
- red onion diced
- sour cream
- avocado chunks or guacamole
- salsa
- hot sauce
Instructions
- Make taco seasoning by combining chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 5-6 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes or until cooked through, using a wooden spoon to break up the meat while cooking. Drain the fat, if needed. (If you use a lean beef like 90/10 or leaner you shouldn’t need to do this.)
- Add spices and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring to coat the beef mixture in the spices.
- Add in broth, tomato paste and lime juice and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- While beef mixture is simmering, heat the tortillas in a dry pan over medium-high heat, or wrap them in foil and heat in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes.
- Assemble the tacos by spooning the beef mixture onto the tortillas and topping with your desired toppings.
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Notes
- Storage: Let the taco meat cool, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Keep toppings in separate containers in the fridge, and store tortillas at room temp if unopened, or in the fridge once opened.
- Low-carb or gluten-free? Stick with corn tortillas or serve the taco filling in lettuce wraps or over a bed of greens for a taco salad vibe.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2 tacos (w/o toppings)
Calories
389kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1031mg
(43%)
Potassium
146mg
(3%)
Fiber
32g
(128%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 tacos (w/o toppings) | |
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1031mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 32g | 128% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.