Ground Beef Tacos Recipe

Ground beef tacos on board with tomatoes, cilantro and cheese.

Erin Indahl-Fink

Wondering how to make tacos with ground beef? This simple, 10-minute ground beef tacos recipe will be your new favorite for Taco-Tuesday! No store-bought seasoning or sauces - this EASY ground beef taco recipe is made from scratch and tastes amazing!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Course Dinner/Main Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Servings

Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

Large Skillet This large Anolon 12" Skillet is ideal for making one-pan meals!
Wooden Spurtle Tools This 5-Piece Wooden kitchen tool set is amazing and great for use in non-stick cookware. No scratches and no plastic!

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef or ground turkey
3 Tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1 (15 oz. can) black beans drained and rinsed

Taco Seasoning:

1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess fat that has rendered.
To the drained ground beef, add the tomato paste, water and all spices.
Return to medium-high heat and bring to a low simmer. Simmer for 3-5 minutes or until water has evaporated.
Optional: add 1 can black beans that have been drained and rinsed. Stir together with the beef and heat for 3-5 more minutes.
Serve with soft tortillas or crispy taco shells.

Notes

Serve with: Soft tortillas or crispy taco shells, Diced tomatoes, Shredded lettuce, Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend), Queso fresco, Fresh cilantro, Lime wedges, Avocados - sliced or diced, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo Salsa.

Storage: Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Refrigerated, the seasoned ground beef will keep for up to 5-7 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 21gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 501mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 951IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 4mg

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