Beef Tacos Homemade Seasoning (Printable)
Juicy ground beef with zesty spice blend, fresh toppings, and warm tortillas for a vibrant meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
→ Taco Seasoning
02 - 1 tbsp chili powder
03 - 1 tsp ground cumin
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
07 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
10 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
→ Sauce & Assembly
11 - 1/2 cup tomato sauce or passata
12 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas
→ Toppings
13 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
14 - 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
15 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
16 - 1/4 cup diced red onion
17 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
18 - 1/4 cup sour cream
19 - 1 lime cut into wedges
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking apart with wooden spoon until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Sprinkle prepared seasoning blend over browned beef. Stir well to coat meat evenly with spices.
04 - Add tomato sauce and 1/4 cup water to skillet. Stir and simmer for 4-5 minutes until mixture thickens and flavors meld. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
05 - Heat tortillas in dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable.
06 - Spoon seasoned beef into warm tortillas. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, onion, cilantro, and sour cream. Serve with lime wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The homemade seasoning takes literally two minutes and makes everything taste exponentially better
- Set it up family style and let everyone customize their own tacos
02 -
- Dont skip draining the excess fat after browning the beef or your filling will be too oily
- Let the seasoning cook with the beef for at least a minute before adding liquids
03 -
- Double the seasoning blend and store the extra in a jar for next time
- Warm your plates in the oven for restaurant-style tacos that stay hot longer