Ground Beef Tacos

Seasoned ground beef tucked into warm tortillas and topped with your favorite fresh toppings. These easy Ground Beef Tacos are a family-friendly dinner that comes together quickly and is perfect for weeknights, gatherings, and taco nights at home.

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Everyday Cooking

Mexican

Kitchen Pace : 🕒

Servings: tacos

Recipe by NAVA Kitchen

Ground beef taco bar with seasoned taco meat, tortillas, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, sour cream, jalapeños, and lime wedges.

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Ingredients:

For the Taco Beef

1 lb. ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, small, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ cup tomato sauce
¼ cup water

For Serving

8 small flour tortillas
Shredded lettuce
Diced tomatoes
Shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Avocado or guacamole
Fresh parsley, or cilantro
Lime wedges

Method:

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COOK THE BEEF

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess grease if needed.

SEASON THE FILLING

Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Stir well to coat the beef.
Add tomato sauce and water.
Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.

WARM THE TORTILLAS

Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or panini press until heated through and lightly toasted.

ASSEMBLE

Fill each tortilla with seasoned beef and your favorite toppings.
Serve immediately. Bon appétit.

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Notes:

From the kitchen

Use your favorite store-bought taco seasoning for convenience.
Let the taco meat simmer a few extra minutes if you prefer a thicker filling.
Prepare the toppings for your taco bar while the beef cooks so everything is ready for easy assembly at serving time.
Leftover taco meat can be refrigerated and used for taco salads, burrito bowls, or quesadillas.

Make it yours

Use crunchy taco shells instead of tortillas.
Swap ground beef for turkey or chicken.
Add black beans or corn to the filling.
Top with pickled red onions or jalapeños.
Use cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican-blend cheese.
Skip the onion for a simpler filling.
Add diced bell peppers with the onion for extra flavor and color.

At the table

Serve with Mexican rice, tortilla chips and salsa, street corn salad, or a simple avocado salad.

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FROM THE PANTRY

Tacos

WHY WE LOVE IT

Tacos are endlessly customizable, easy to share, and perfect for bringing everyone to the table. From simple weeknight dinners to festive gatherings, they can be adapted to suit every taste.

A LITTLE STORY

What began as a simple handheld meal in Mexico has inspired countless variations around the world. Today, tacos are a favorite for family dinners because everyone can customize their own with different fillings, toppings, and flavors.

DID YOU KNOW?

The word “taco” originally referred to small pieces of paper wrapped around gunpowder used in Mexican silver mines. Over time, the name became associated with the folded tortillas we know today.