Beef tacos

Main Dish

6 servings

Very Easy

45 min

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Master the Art of Street-Style Tacos: Perfect Beef Tacos Recipe! This Mexican favorite brings together perfectly seasoned ground beef with fresh, crisp toppings, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. While street vendors guard their seasoning secrets, this recipe captures that authentic taco truck flavor right in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

For the Beef:

• 2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

For Assembly:

• 16-20 corn tortillas
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 2 cups diced tomatoes
• 1 cup finely diced onion
• 1 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 limes, cut into wedges
• 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
• Sliced jalapeños (optional)

For the Quick Salsa:

• 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeño, minced
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• Lime juice
• Salt to taste

Cuisine

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Preparation

• Season the Beef
  Mix all spices together. Brown beef with onion and garlic, add spice mixture, cook until fragrant.
• Prepare Toppings
  Chop all vegetables and arrange on serving platter. Mix salsa ingredients.
• Warm Tortillas
  Heat tortillas on a griddle or dry skillet until soft and pliable.
• Assembly
  Double-stack tortillas, fill with beef and desired toppings.

Observations

Pro Tips

Use higher fat beef for better flavor
Toast spices in the pan before adding beef
Warm tortillas just before serving
Double-stack tortillas for authentic style
Let everyone build their own for best results

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