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    The Best Ever Ground Beef Taco Recipe

    By April Boller Wright 33 Comments

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    Ground Beef tacos are back! These are just like the ones you grew up on only better, thanks to the homemade seasoning.  They're BIG on flavor and seasoned just right. Pile on your favorite toppings or keep it simple. They're scrumptious either way! Make this beef taco recipe for your next taco Tuesday!  

    Taco seasoned ground beef tacos topped with salsa and sour cream

    "Ahhhhmazing recipe. 🙌🏽🖤 I passed it along to my family as well"~K'la H.

    Ground Beef tacos are one of my favorite foods. I don't think I could ever get tired of eating them.

    I ate them so much growing up, it's only right to have a recipe on the this site.  Do you remember growing up eating beef tacos with all the yummy toppings? 

    My mom would come home with groceries. She'd have everything needed to make them.

    For instance, the yellow kits, the seasoning packets, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce and  ground beef. You know, the basic ingredients. Those were the good ole days.

    beef tacos

    I transformed my mom's ground beef tacos by ditching the store packets and using my homemade seasoning. This is one of my go-tos on busy days. It's a quick prep meal and it's ready in 20 minutes.

    My family requests this at least once a week. If it's not tacos they're wanting, then they're usually begging me to make my Steak Taco Salad, Taco spaghetti, Italian sausage and peppers ,cheesy beef sheet pan quesadillas, chili or best meatloaf. 

    They'd be happy eating beef tacos every day of their life "IF" I let them. I gave my sis this recipe. She made it for her family recently and they loved it.  

    Her hubby and kid ate several of them. The first words out of her mouth during our online chat. This is what she said. "I made the tacos last night and they were the "GOOD AS HELL." Her exact words. Her daughter said they were the best tacos ever!  Thanks niecey poo!  

    Taco seasoned ground beef tacos topped with salsa and sour cream in a corn tortilla shellHOW TO MAKE GROUND BEEF TACOS 

    1. Beef tacos are super easy to make. Simply, dice the onions and mince the garlic.
    2. Cook - In a large hot skillet over medium high heat, sauté the onions until they become translucent.
    3. Veggies - Add the minced garlic and then the ground beef into the skillet with the onions.
    4. Ground Beef - Cook the beef until it's browned. It's best to drain the meat first.
    5. Seasonings - Return the skillet back to the stove and add the water and the seasonings to the skillet mixing everything together until the sauce is has thickened. Add  salt and pepper for taste if needed. 

    beef tacosBEEF TACOS TOPPINGS

    Toppings - Some people like to bake their tacos for the melted gooey cheese factor, but I prefer mine unbaked.

    I prefer to prepare them myself, however, other times, I'll make a taco bar by setting all the toppings out. That way my family can prepare their own and fill them with with whatever they like. 

    Our taco spread usually include, soft tacos, shredded cheese of course, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, pico de gallo and for a little kick my husband loves to add pickled jalapeños and sometimes olives.  We also love adding Taco Bell's Mild Sauce. You can purchase it HERE.

    Best Classic Ground Beef Tacos

    Best Classic Ground Beef Tacos

    April Boller Wright
    These beef tacos are like the ones you grew up on only better, thanks to the homemade taco seasoning.  They're BIG on flavor and seasoned just right. Pile on your favorite toppings or keep it simple. They're scrumptious either way! Make this recipe for your next taco night!
    5 from 27 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 5 people

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb ground beef use 80% fat ground beef
    • ½ cup diced onions
    • 2 minced garlic cloves
    • ½ cup water
    • homemade taco seasoning See notes for link to the recipe
    • salt for taste optional
    • pepper for taste optional

    Instructions
     

    • In a large skillet, over medium high heat, heat the oil. Add the onions and cook until translucent about 5-7 minutes stirring often. Add the garlic cook until the garlic is fragrant about 30 seconds, stirring to prevent garlic from burning. 
    • Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain the beef then return it back to the stove. Add the water, and the taco seasoning *SEE NOTES. 
    • Stir well and cook until the sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Fill the tacos with the ground beef add then add your choice of toppings. *See notes for topping suggestions. 

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    Notes

     
    You can find my homemade taco seasoning HERE.
    Recipe was updated on 4/27/2019
    Keyword beef tacos, ground beef tacos
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    Comments

    1. Pegge J Culbertson

      December 28, 2019 at 10:19 pm

      Made this tonight..Excellent..So much better than bought!! Thanks for the recipe!!!!

      Reply
      • April

        December 29, 2019 at 12:18 pm

        You're very welcome 🙂

        Reply
    2. Christy

      May 19, 2019 at 3:23 pm

      Wow I loved this!! It was great in tacos but then I put it in a dinner just with rice, avocados and tomatoes, and then also put it in eggs for breakfast, and my goodness it was amazing in every way!
      I was confused because the notes mentioned tomato paste but the recipe did not mention that… So I did not use it. Thanks for an awesome recipe!5 stars

      Reply
      • April

        May 19, 2019 at 3:35 pm

        Yikes I forgot to remove that note. I actually updated the recipe a tad bit by eliminating the tomato paste. I love it way better without it plus one less step to worry about. I may just have to try it your way next time it sounds great. Thank you so much Christy! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Jeannette (Jay Joy)

      May 18, 2019 at 6:06 pm

      I love tacos! Especially since I moved to an island where it is rare to get a good one. We are left making our own.5 stars

      Reply
    4. Jo

      May 16, 2019 at 12:54 pm

      Tacos are my favorite and these beef tacos sure looks amazing. The flavors are spot on. How perfect would these be for summer party!5 stars

      Reply
      • April

        May 16, 2019 at 10:11 pm

        Thanks so much Jo!

        Reply
    5. Danielle

      May 16, 2019 at 11:23 am

      It is good to see them back! 🙂 That home seasoning is truly a blessing - it gives so much special flavor to the dish and always makes a difference!
      Danielle My Profile5 stars

      Reply
    6. Mahy Elamin

      May 16, 2019 at 9:56 am

      There's nothing like a real classic done right, and this ground beef tacos is making me drool!! It's exactly what tacos should be! YUM can't wait to make it!5 stars

      Reply
    7. Michelle

      May 15, 2019 at 10:01 pm

      Oh I could eat tacos every day and still crave more. I love a good ground beef one too! I'll have to try your seasoning mix as I find the store bought ones can be a bit too salty sometimes and yours looks like it's packed with herbs and flavor.5 stars

      Reply
      • April

        May 16, 2019 at 10:12 pm

        Exactly, too salty and not the much flavor. Homemade taco seasoning is way better!

        Reply
    8. Ashley

      May 15, 2019 at 4:11 pm

      Ground beef tacos are a classic dinner!5 stars

      Reply
    9. Jenni LeBaron

      December 29, 2018 at 1:25 pm

      Tacos are my love language and I love them year round. These look fantastic! Easy and super flavorful!.5 stars

      Reply
    10. Holli

      December 29, 2018 at 10:48 am

      These tacos look amazing! I love the fact that you made your own taco seasoning. I always make my own too.
      Holli My Profile5 stars

      Reply
    11. Marisa Franca

      December 29, 2018 at 10:17 am

      Anything homemade is so much better. We really love tacos and try to make them several times a month. But we use taco seasoning even more - even on chicken. I'll have to try out your recipe.5 stars

      Reply
    12. Danielle Wolter

      December 29, 2018 at 9:42 am

      This totally bring me back. I used to love good old beef tacos. I definitely need to try that homemade taco seasoning.5 stars

      Reply
    13. Veena Azmanov

      December 29, 2018 at 8:26 am

      My son would feast over this. He loves beef tacos. Looking at the ingredients I can tell that this would be so delicious. Such a classic, always a great treat.5 stars

      Reply
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