Ground Beef Tacos (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Filling
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450g ground beef (85/15 lean-to-fat ratio)
→ Taco Seasoning Option 1
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3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
→ Taco Seasoning Option 2
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1/2 tablespoon chili powder
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1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
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1/2 tablespoon paprika
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1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon Kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Additional Ingredients
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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3 tablespoons water
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Kosher salt to taste
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Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
→ For Serving
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Street taco flour tortillas
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Shredded lettuce
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Shredded cheese
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Sour cream
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Taco sauce
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef with a couple pinches of salt and pepper, cooking until browned and thoroughly cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula throughout the process.
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Add taco seasoning (either homemade or the spice combination), tomato paste, and water to the pan. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated with the beef.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer the seasoned beef for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to develop flavors. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if needed.
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Spoon the ground beef mixture into flour tortillas and top with shredded lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and taco sauce according to preference.
# Notes:
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For best results, warm the tortillas before serving either on a dry skillet or wrapped in damp paper towels in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
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Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.