Description
Experience the joy of taco night with this easy and delicious recipe for The Best Taco Recipe. Perfectly seasoned ground beef comes together in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Customize your tacos with an array of toppings to suit everyone’s tastes—whether you prefer shredded cheese, fresh lettuce, or creamy guacamole. This family-friendly meal encourages everyone to get involved by building their own unique tacos, promising a fun dining experience that pleases all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup water
- 8 taco-size corn or flour tortillas
- Custom toppings: shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, avocado, guacamole, cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, crumbling with a spoon.
- Drain any excess grease. Reduce heat to medium; add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, and water. Stir well.
- Cook for about 5 minutes until heated through and flavors meld.
- Serve in warmed tortillas and let everyone top their tacos as desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg