Mexican Ground Beef Tacos

Taco, Taco! How much can you eat in one sitting? These ground beef  tacos are perfect dinner that is very easy and the whole family will love to have.

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Wrap well seasoned minced meat in soft tortillas with several toppings of your choice. Everyone will want these yummy tacos over and over again.

And best of all, this delicious meal can be made in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for a weeknight!

For real I think I can actually eat these ground meat tacos every day because they are that good. They’re so tasty that even picky eaters gobble them up! Plus, you can dress them up with all your favorite toppings!

I prefer using my own homemade taco seasoning which beats the store-bought stuff by a mile. Trust me, it only takes about 5 minutes to put together but it’s totally worth it.
With a skillet and some tortillas in let’s get cooking!

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Quick and Easy Preparation: These tacos cook fast and easy hence making them ideal for when one wants something quick yet filling during meal time. What do we cook today?

Customizable Toppings: This means that each individual can customize their own taco to suit their personal taste, thus making it possible for a variety of people to enjoy the meal.

Flavorful and Juicy Filling: The blend of spices, tomato sauce and water used in this filling gives the meat flavor as well as being moistened thereby surpassing just spiced beef.

Perfect for Gatherings: Family dinners or other parties are an ideal place for tacos where guest can have fun making up their own tacos.

Balanced Spiciness: Including red pepper flakes is optional so that you can determine how spicy they will be according to your liking.

Home Taco-Seasoning

The secret behind tasty meals lies in seasoning. The best homemade taco seasoning is just that; homemade. You will only need a few basic ingredients that are probably already in your pantry:

• Chili Powder
• Cumin
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Paprika – we use smoked, but regular is fine.
• Red chili flakes Red chili flakes
• Oregano
• Salt
• Pepper

Once everything has been measured according to the recipe card, mix it and get ready for some delicious tacos.

How to Prepare Ground Beef Taco Filling

1. Heat the Skillet: Medium high heat your skillet first then add one tablespoon oil onto it.

2. Cook the Beef: Add ground beef and use wooden spoon or spatula as you break it into small pieces; let it cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes then stir it occasionally Keep on cooking, stirring every now and then till the beef is completely browned.

3. Add taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and a splash of water to the mixture. Stir well to mix everything, then let it cook for some few minutes. Once ready, you can start making tacos!

What Kind of Tortillas to Use

Choose wisely! We opted for flour tortillas today though we often love having these tacos with corn ones as well. They both turn out great.

We prefer to give our tortillas a little sear before serving them so they get a bit crispy. Just preheat your non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When it gets hot, put the tortillas on each side for about 10 seconds until you see some brown spots.

You could also use hard taco shells; Jason considers them to be the true essence of tacos since he grew up eating them. One night, he announced that he was making tacos for dinner and when I asked him what kind; he simply said “taco tacos.” I immediately knew what he meant.

Some Topping Ideas

• Shredded Cheese
• Diced Tomato
• Shredded Lettuce
• Diced Avocado
• Cilantro
• Sliced Jalapeño
• Chopped Onion
• Sliced Black Olives
• Pico de Gallo
• Guacamole
• Sour Cream

Recipe FAQs

How to Serve Ground Beef Tacos

I like having all my toppings on the table so everyone can make their own ideal tacos. Then just fill each tortilla with a generous amount of the meat mixture and add your favorite toppings.

For those who want a little spicy, you can pour some hot sauce on top. We keep different types of this addition so that every taco has a slightly different taste.
These tacos can make an entire meal. We usually serve them with refried beans as a side dish.

Storing and Using Leftovers

Store any leftover taco meat in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for three to four days. Add about one tablespoonful of water when heating it again.

The leftovers are also useful for other purposes. This filling is perfect for nachos, lettuce wraps, taco bowls or salad. I have even used it to prepare omelette tacos!

So there you have it my friends! One exciting, quick weeknight dinner. Watch as everyone in the house devours these tacos one by one. We bet you will be trying this out more than once.