Ground Beef Tacos Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 ½ teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (mexican preferably)
• 1 ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound lean ground beef (94% to 96%)
• 12 hard taco shells (store-bought)
• ½ cup shredded Mexican-style cheese blend
• ½ cup shredded lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
• hot sauce like Cholula, Huichol or Tapatio.
• Lime wedges
• 2 cups Pico De Gallo

Steps

1. 1

   Make the seasoning: In a medium bowl, mix the chili powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add the meat and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon. Once it’s mostly cooked through, drain any excess liquid.

3. 3

   Stir in the seasoning and ½ cup of water. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the beef absorbs most of the liquid, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Warm the taco shells in the microwave for about 15 seconds.

5. 5

   Divide the beef among the shells. Top each taco with cheese, then add shredded lettuce. Finish with hot sauce, a squeeze of lime, and Pico de Gallo.