Ground Beef Tacos With Homemade Seasoning // Erren's Kitchen

 

Ingredients

For the Taco Seasoning

  • 4 teaspoons garlic granules or powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 8 teaspoons teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 8 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano preferably Mexican oregano
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt reduced from 4 teaspoons
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

For the Taco Filling

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 recommended
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning recipe above
  • ¼ cup water
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas

Optional Toppings

  • Shredded lettuce
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • Sour cream
  • Salsa or hot sauce
  • Sliced jalapeños
  • Fresh cilantro

Instructions

For the Taco Seasoning

  • In a small bowl, mix all the spices together until well combined. You’ll only need a bit for the recipe, so save the rest in a 4oz spice jar for future use

For The Ground Beef Filling

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.
  • Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a spatula and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess grease if needed.
  • Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of homemade taco seasoning evenly over the meat. Pour in ¼ cup of water and stir well to combine.
  • Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces and coats the beef evenly.

Warm the Tortillas

  • Heat a dry skillet over medium heat.
  • Warm each tortilla for 20-30 seconds per side until soft and slightly golden. Alternatively, wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds.

Assemble the Tacos

  • Spoon the seasoned beef mixture into each warm tortilla. Add your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream.



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