Mexican-American · tacos
Weeknight Ground Beef Tacos
Well-seasoned ground beef and crisp toppings make a reliable taco night in 25 minutes.
Total time25 min
Hands-on20 min
Cleanuplow
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles.
- 02
Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, salt, and 1/3 cup water. Simmer until saucy, about 4 minutes.
- 03
Warm the tortillas according to the package directions.
- 04
Set out the beef, cheddar, tomato, and sour cream so everyone can build their own tacos.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Ground turkey works with the same timing.
- Use dairy-free cheese or extra avocado to keep the tacos dairy-free.
Why this is a good weeknight call
It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
