- Choose 80/20 ground beef for juicier, richer-tasting tacos, or 90/10 for a leaner option that still stays moist with the broth trick.
- The beef broth and tomato paste combination is what keeps the meat saucy instead of dry, so don't skip this step.
- Always warm tortillas before filling; cold tortillas crack and tear, and warming also improves their flavor.
Easy Ground Beef Tacos (15-Minute Taco Tuesday Magic!)
The ultimate Easy Ground Beef Tacos recipe ready in 15 minutes! Juicy, deeply seasoned beef filling with rich homemade flavor. Perfect for Taco Tuesday!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 or 90/10
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 3/4 tsp salt plus more for seasoning the meat
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Toppings: shredded cheese cilantro, lime, tomatoes, jalapeños, sour cream, guacamole
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, seasoning lightly and letting it sit undisturbed before stirring.
- Drain excess fat, keeping a small amount behind for flavor.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper over the meat and stir to coat.
- Whisk beef broth, tomato paste, and cornstarch together, then pour into the skillet.
- Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the meat.
- Warm tortillas over a flame or in a dry skillet until pliable.
- Fill tortillas with taco meat and desired toppings, then serve immediately.