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Four crispy ground beef tacos on a wooden board, topped with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and guacamole.

Crispy Ground Beef Tacos

Crispy corn tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef, topped with fresh lettuce, cheese, and your favorite taco toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 8 corn tortillas corn tortillas (can use flour)
  • Lettuce (finely chopped)
  • Cotija cheese or freshly grated Parmesan (for sprinkling on shells)
  • Shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
  • Pickled Red Onions
  • Pico de gallo
  • Guacamole or avocado
  • Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

Instructions
 

  • Brown the ground beef in a skillet, breaking it into small pieces. Cook until no longer pink, then season with spices and simmer with water until thickened.
  • Fry corn tortillas in hot oil until crispy, folding them into taco shells. Sprinkle with cheese while hot.
  • Fill the crispy taco shells with the seasoned beef and top with lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.

Notes

For the crispiest tortillas, ensure the oil is hot enough (around 350°F) and handle them gently to avoid breaking.
Keyword ground beef