Description
Experience the joy of taco night with The Best Taco Recipe! This family favorite features perfectly seasoned ground beef, ready in just 20 minutes. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy dinner at home or hosting friends for a festive gathering, these tacos are versatile and customizable to please every palate. Create your own delicious combinations with an array of fresh toppings, from creamy avocado to zesty salsa. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, this taco recipe is sure to become a staple in your weekly meal rotation. Dive into a delightful dining experience that brings everyone together!
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 tortillas (corn or flour)
- Toppings: shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, avocado, guacamole, cilantro, chopped red onion
Instructions
- Brown the meat: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess grease.
- Season and simmer: Reduce heat to medium. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, salt, black pepper, tomato sauce, and water. Stir well and cook for about 5 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve: Warm tortillas in another skillet or microwave. Fill each tortilla with seasoned meat and top with your favorite ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 220g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg