Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade beef tacos from scratch with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any day of the week!
Ingredients
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- – 1 pound (454 g) lean ground beef
- – 2 teaspoons (10 ml) chili powder
- – 2 teaspoons (10 ml) cumin
- – 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) oregano
- – 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- – 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- – 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) black pepper
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) tomato paste
- – 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
- – 8 Corn or flour tortillas
- – Lettuce finely chopped
- – Shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
- – Tomatoes chopped
- – Red onions chopped
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a skillet on medium-high heat. Introduce the ground beef and cook until it turns brown, approximately 5-7 minutes, then remove any excess fat.
- Incorporate the chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, tomato paste, and water. Mix thoroughly and continue simmering on medium-low heat until the mixture thickens, roughly 3-5 minutes.
- Serve the mixture hot on tortillas and garnish with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and red onions, or any other toppings you prefer.
Notes
- Consider using ground turkey or chicken instead of beef for a healthier, lean protein option. Try different cheeses like queso fresco or cotija for a unique flavor twist. Add a splash of fresh lime juice to the tacos for a burst of flavor and acidity.
