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Ground Beef Tacos with Homemade Seasoning

Ingredients · Serves 4 · Prep 10 min · Total 25 min

  • Taco seasoning
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Beef
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 lb ground beef, 85% lean
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • ½ cup water
  • To serve
  • 8–10 small flour or corn tortillas, or taco shells
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups lettuce, shredded
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • sour cream, salsa, lime wedges (optional)
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Ground Beef Tacos with Homemade Seasoning

Steps

  1. Stir the taco seasoning ingredients together in a small bowl.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft.
  3. Add the beef, turn the heat to medium-high and break it into small crumbles with a spoon. Cook until no pink remains and it reaches 160°F (71°C). Spoon off extra fat if there's a lot.
  4. Stir in the seasoning and tomato paste for 30 seconds, then add the water. Simmer, stirring now and then, until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.
  5. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for about 20 seconds per side, or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave 30 seconds.
  6. Fill the tortillas with beef and pile on the toppings.
  7. Cook to 160°F inside (check with a thermometer).