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Ground Beef Tacos Homemade Seasoning recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dinner
Thomas Baker

Ground Beef Tacos Homemade Seasoning Made Simple and Satisfying

These Ground Beef Tacos are packed with juicy, flavorful taco meat made using my homemade taco seasoning. Perfect for an easy dinner, this weeknight dinner recipe is ideal for family dinners and features a simple homemade taco seasoning blend that elevates classic ground beef recipes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 404

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ cup water
  • 8 Corn or flour tortillas
  • Lettuce finely chopped
  • Shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
  • Tomatoes chopped
  • Red onions chopped

Notes

  • Storage: Keep any leftover taco meat in an airtight container for up to 4 days and reheat on the stovetop with a splash of water to prevent drying out.
  • Freezing Instructions: Let the meat cool fully, then freeze in freezer-safe containers or bags for up to 3 months.
  • Substitutes: Tomato paste and water can be replaced with tomato sauce. Chili powder may be swapped for paprika for a milder flavor.