Beef Tacos Homemade Seasoning (Printable View)
Juicy ground beef seasoned with a vibrant spice blend, wrapped in warm tortillas for flavorful meals.
# Ingredient List:
→ Homemade Taco Seasoning
01 - 1 tbsp chili powder
02 - 1 tsp ground cumin
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
06 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
07 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Beef Filling
10 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
11 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
12 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 1/3 cup water
14 - 1 tbsp tomato paste
→ Tacos & Toppings
15 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
16 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
17 - 1 cup diced tomatoes
18 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
19 - 1/4 cup sour cream
20 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
21 - 1 small avocado, sliced (optional)
22 - Lime wedges, for serving
# How to Prepare:
01 - Combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, breaking up meat with a spoon. Cook until beef is browned and onion is soft, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add the prepared taco seasoning, tomato paste, and water. Mix thoroughly to coat the beef evenly.
05 - Reduce heat and simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most liquid is absorbed and beef is well-coated with seasoning.
06 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side or microwave between damp paper towels for 20–30 seconds.
07 - Fill each warmed tortilla with seasoned beef mixture. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and avocado as desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The homemade seasoning takes five minutes but makes these tacos taste completely different than anything from a packet
- Everything comes together in thirty minutes including the time it takes to warm tortillas and chop toppings
02 -
- Dont skip draining the beef if theres excess fat or the spices will float on grease instead of clinging to the meat
- The mixture keeps for days and somehow tastes better overnight as leftovers
03 -
- Let the seasoned beef rest for five minutes off the heat so the flavors really settle
- Warm your plates so tacos stay hot from first bite to last