The Best Homemade Tacos Recipe

Name: The Best Homemade Tacos Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 12 tacos
Ingredients: 1 lb. 90% to 93% lean ground beef; 1 Tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1/4 cup water; 12 taco shells - either hard shells or small 6-inch soft flour tortillas will work; Optional Taco Toppings: shredded cheese

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings
12 tacos
Calories
129 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
American, Mexican

The Best Homemade Tacos Recipe

Mina Davis

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The Best Homemade Tacos - Ground beef and homemade taco seasoning make the best taco meat in this classic easy recipe that's better than take out.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lb. 90% to 93% lean ground beef
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
12 taco shells - either hard shells or small 6-inch soft flour tortillas will work
Optional Taco Toppings: shredded cheese shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, diced red onion, taco sauce, sour cream, guacamole, etc.

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Instructions

Add the beef to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break the meat apart with a wooden spoon. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper to the meat. Stir well. Cook until the meat is cooked through, about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the tomato sauce and water. Stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-8 minutes, until some of the liquid evaporates but the meat mixture is still a little saucy. Remove from the heat.
Warm the taco shells according to their package directions.
Fill the taco shells with 2 heaping tablespoons of taco meat. Top with desired taco toppings: shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, diced red onion, taco sauce, sour cream, guacamole, etc.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/12th Calories 129kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 265mg (11%) Potassium 199mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 240IU (5%) Vitamin C 0.7mg (1%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 129 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1/12th
Calories	129kcal	6%
Carbohydrates	9g	3%
Protein	9g	18%
Fat	6g	9%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	25mg	8%
Sodium	265mg	11%
Potassium	199mg	4%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	240IU	5%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	1%
Calcium	23mg	2%
Iron	1.4mg	8%