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Crispy Ground Beef Tacos

Crispy Ground Beef Tacos
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Crispy Ground Beef Tacos offer a quick, flavorful meal featuring perfectly seasoned beef with a satisfying crunchy texture, nestled in warm tortillas. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual occasions, this recipe combines bold spices and easy preparation for a family-friendly taco experience that’s both customizable and delicious.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended for optimal flavor and crispiness)
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought, containing chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic)
  • 1/4 cup water or beef broth
  • 8 corn or flour tortillas, warmed

Optional Toppings

  • Shredded cheese (cheddar, queso fresco, or cotija)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Lime wedges
  • Salsa
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Crisp lettuce
  • Sour cream or guacamole

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Finely dice the onion and gather taco seasoning, tortillas, and optional toppings so everything is ready for quick assembly.
  2. Brown the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until no longer pink.
  3. Season the Meat: Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the beef, stirring well to combine. Pour in water or beef broth to dissolve spices and keep meat moist. Let simmer until most liquid evaporates.
  4. Crisp the Beef: Press the beef flat against the pan and cook without stirring for a few minutes to develop a crispy crust. Flip and crisp the other side to achieve crunchy edges.
  5. Warm the Tortillas: While beef crisps, warm tortillas on a separate pan or over a gas burner for about 30 seconds per side until pliable and flavorful.
  6. Assemble and Enjoy! Scoop crispy ground beef onto warm tortillas and top with desired garnishes like cheese, salsa, and fresh herbs. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use medium heat to avoid burning spices and to achieve perfect crispiness.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan; cook beef in batches if needed to prevent steaming.
  • Press beef down firmly after seasoning to develop crunchy edges.
  • Choose ground beef with some fat content (80/20) for best flavor and crispiness.
  • Warm tortillas just before serving to keep them soft yet sturdy enough for the filling.
  • Leftover beef can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 2 months.
  • Reheat beef in a skillet over medium heat to maintain crispiness, and warm tortillas separately.

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