Print

Flavorful Homemade Beef Tacos

homemade beef tacos - featured image
Print Recipe

These flavorful homemade beef tacos are loaded with fresh toppings and a secret blend of spices, making them a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing meal perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) beef broth or water
  • 8–10 taco shells or soft corn tortillas
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Sliced radishes
  • Finely diced red onion
  • Fresh lime wedges
  • Shredded cheddar or crumbled queso fresco (optional)
  • Avocado slices or guacamole
  • Sour cream or Mexican crema

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients: finely chop onion, mince garlic, dice tomatoes, slice radishes, chop cilantro, cut lime wedges, shred lettuce and cheese if needed.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper over the beef. Stir to coat evenly. Add tomato paste and mix well.
  5. Pour in beef broth or water, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer gently for 5 minutes until mixture thickens slightly.
  6. Warm taco shells in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes or heat tortillas in a dry skillet until pliable and lightly toasted.
  7. Assemble tacos by spooning beef mixture into shells or tortillas. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, radishes, cilantro, cheese, avocado, and sour cream. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy. Store leftovers separately for best texture.

Notes

Use 80/20 ground beef for juiciness. Brown beef properly for deep flavor. Simmer gently to meld flavors. Warm tortillas quickly to avoid rubberiness. Fresh toppings add essential texture and brightness. Add broth if beef mixture is dry; cook off excess liquid if too wet. For vegetarian option, substitute beef with tofu or lentils. Use corn tortillas for gluten-free.

Nutrition

Keywords: beef tacos, homemade tacos, easy tacos, Mexican recipe, ground beef, taco night, fresh toppings

Find it online: https://blixfood.com/flavorful-homemade-beef-tacos-recipe-easy-loaded-with-fresh-toppings/