Better-Than-Takeout Soft Tacos
These 20-minute Ground Beef Soft Tacos are easy to make and perfect for weeknights.
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
Homemade Taco Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
Ground Beef Tacos
- 1 pound ground beef 85% lean
- 1 batch Homemade Taco Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup water
- 8 tortillas flour or corn
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- shredded lettuce
- diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.
- While the beef cooks, mix together the spices for Homemade Taco Seasoning.
- Once the beef is cooked and drained, turn the heat down to medium. Add the seasoning mixture, tomato paste, and ½ cup water to the skillet. Stir well and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the liquid reduces and the beef is coated in the seasoning.
- Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 20–30 seconds on each side or microwave them for 10–15 seconds until warm.
- Spoon the seasoned beef into each tortilla. Add your toppings—shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese.
Notes
If you want to skip draining the excess fat, use 90% lean or higher ground beef.
Make it Spicy: Add hot sauce to the taco meat, or mix in ½ teaspoon cayenne or chipotle chili powder for extra heat.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 547kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g
