on May 05, 2015, Updated May 02, 2023 9 Comments These easy homemade tacos are our family favorites for a quick and easy weeknight supper. My son always enjoys them when he has friends over. A taco bar with all types of toppings is a fun way to serve a casual, delicious meal to friends and family. While we love all types, like my shrimp tacos and fish tacos, we call these the best because the taste is so scrumptious, and we eat these much more often. They are a simple and satisfying go-to meal in minutes that everyone loves! These are so much better than takeout or those made with pre-packaged taco kits. They are made using my homemade taco seasoning that calls for just a few ingredients and no preservatives. So absolutely fresh-tasting and delicious! One of the great things about these is how versatile they are. While this is a traditional taco recipe using ground beef, there are many more ways to customize for particular tastes.
What Type of Ground Beef?
Lean ground beef is best for this recipe. The meat won’t be greasy and it has enough fat content to taste delicious. They are super quick and easy if no draining is required. However, if you don’t have lean ground beef on hand, go ahead and make these! You just simply drain the excess fat from the cooked ground beef before adding the homemade taco seasoning.
What Other Meats Can I Use?
Ground beef is commonly used and is the type of meat used in this recipe, but there are more options as well. They are delicious with ground turkey or shredded chicken as well. I sometimes make tacos with my beef barbacoa or shredded beef too. And if you choose, you can use black beans or pinto beans for a tasty meatless option.
How to Make the Best Tacos
In just a matter of minutes, I can have these ready and on the table for my family. Here’s how to make them.
Ingredients
Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information.
tortillas – You can use your preferred type of tortilla – corn or flour. ground beef – I primarily use lean ground beef, but I enjoy using other options like ground turkey, chicken, etc. taco seasoning – I use my homemade taco seasoning mix, which I love to keep on hand. You can also use your favorite store-bought seasoning mix if you prefer. lettuce – shredded Iceberg, romaine, or arugula tomatoes – I love to use grape tomatoes sliced in half or diced tomatoes. red onion – peeled and cut into thin slices avocado – peeled, pitted and sliced or cut into cubes.
Optional Toppings
shredded cheese sour cream salsa guacamole
How to Make the Best Homemade Tacos
Cook. Add lean ground beef to a skillet, break it up with a spatula, and cook over medium heat. Sprinkle with taco seasoning. (If using ground beef that wasn’t lean, drain excess fat if necessary before adding taco seasoning.) Stir to combine well, cook until cooked through and browned, about 7 minutes. Assemble. Place cooked ground beef on each tortilla. Then top each taco with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, avocado, sour cream, and any other optional ingredients. Serve. You may wish to add the toppings and serve if serving family style. Buffet style is perfect when serving guests so that each person tops his or her taco as they wish.
Side Dishes to Serve
Refried Beans Cilantro Lime Rice House Salad Queso and Chips
Other Ground Beef Recipes to Try
Taco Cups Hamburgers Skillet Lasagna Spaghetti
Here’s my Best Tacos Recipe. Make them soon when you need a quick and easy meal everyone will love! Enjoy!Robyn xo
