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Classic Ground Beef Tacos

BeefStove-TopTex-Mex

Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

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Trying new things is fancy and fun, but going back to the beloved basics is always the best! These Classic Ground Beef Tacos don't bring a ton of razzle-dazzle up front, but their consistent, reliable, meaty flavors sprinkled with all your go-to taco toppings is what make you come back for more over and over again! You really can't beat the classics, especially when it comes to these Classic Ground Beef Tacos!

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Ingredients

  • For the taco meat:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
  • Optional toppings:
  • lettuce, to taste, finely chopped
  • Mexican-blend cheese, to taste, shredded
  • salsa, to taste
  • red onions, to taste, chopped
  • limes, to taste, sliced

Directions

Step 1 -In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil.

Step 2 -Add the beef to the heated oil and cook, while crumbling, until it is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain the excess grease.

Step 3 -Add the chili powder, the cumin, the oregano, the garlic powder, the salt, the pepper, the tomato paste, and the water to the cooked beef and stir to combine.

Step 4 -Cook the beef mixture over medium-low heat until the sauce has thickened, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 5 -Evenly add the beef mixture to the center of each of the tortillas.

Step 6 -Serve the beef tacos with your favorite toppings.

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