How to Make Tacos

Easy homemade tacos ready in 20 minutes

⚡Quick Answer

Brown 1 lb ground beef, add taco seasoning + water, simmer 5 min. Serve in warm shells with your favorite toppings.

Cook 1 lb ground beef in skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up, until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.

💡80/20 beef has better flavor. 90/10 is leaner but drier.

Add 2 tbsp taco seasoning and ½ cup water. Simmer 5 minutes until liquid reduces and meat is coated.

💡Homemade seasoning: 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, paprika.

Heat taco shells in 325°F oven for 5 minutes, or warm tortillas in dry skillet 30 seconds per side.

💡Soft corn tortillas are more authentic. Flour tortillas work great too!

Fill shells with meat, top with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, and cilantro.

💡Set up a taco bar so everyone builds their own!

Yes! Use shredded rotisserie chicken or cook diced chicken breast with the same seasoning.

Double up soft tortillas, or use a lettuce wrap. Put sour cream/sauce on bottom to 'glue' ingredients.

Small corn tortillas, simple toppings (onion, cilantro, lime, salsa), and flavorful meat like carnitas or al pastor.

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