Description
These Mexican Ground Beef Tacos are quick, easy, and full of flavor. Enjoy seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and delicious toppings like cheese, sour cream, and lime, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for taco night or any fiesta!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey, chicken, tempeh, chickpeas, or tofu for alternatives)
1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend with cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ cup beef broth or water
8 small flour tortillas (or homemade)
1 cup cheese (Mexican blend, cheddar, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack)
2 tomatoes, diced
1 small onion (red or white), finely chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Sour cream (optional)
1 lime, cut into wedges (for squeezing)
Instructions
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Cook the Ground Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up into small pieces. Cook for 6-8 minutes, until browned.
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Add Seasoning: Stir in taco seasoning, tomato paste, and beef broth. Lower heat to medium and simmer for 3-5 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
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Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a skillet or on a gas burner, flipping each side for 30 seconds, until warm and slightly charred.
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Assemble the Tacos: Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of beef mixture onto each tortilla. Top with cheese, chopped onions, diced tomatoes, cilantro, sour cream (optional), and a squeeze of lime juice.
Notes
Vegetarian Option: Swap ground beef with tempeh, tofu, or chickpeas.
Gluten-Free Option: Use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
Dairy-Free Option: Omit cheese and sour cream or substitute with dairy-free alternatives.
Spicy Variation: Add more chili powder, jalapeños, or hot sauce to increase the heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
