Name: The Best Taco Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey); 2 teaspoons chili powder (adjust to taste); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; ½ cup tomato sauce; ½ cup water; 8 taco-size corn or flour tortillas; Toppings, as desired: shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, avocado, guacamole, cilantro, chopped red onion

The Best Taco Recipe

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This classic taco recipe features seasoned ground beef cooked to perfection with a blend of chili powder, cumin, and other spices, simmered in tomato sauce for delicious flavor. Served in warm corn or flour tortillas and topped with your choice of fresh toppings, these tacos are perfect for a quick, satisfying meal any day of the week.

Author: Sana
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 8 tacos 1x
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

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Meat and Seasonings

1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
2 teaspoons chili powder (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Liquids

½ cup tomato sauce
½ cup water

Tortillas and Toppings

8 taco-size corn or flour tortillas
Toppings, as desired: shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, avocado, guacamole, cilantro, chopped red onion

Instructions

Brown the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon or spatula, until fully browned. Drain any excess grease from the skillet if necessary.
Add Seasonings and Simmer: Lower the heat to medium and add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, onion powder, salt, black pepper, tomato sauce, and water. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the meat is fully cooked and flavors meld together.
Warm Tortillas and Serve: Warm the tortillas as desired, either on a skillet or microwave. Spoon the taco meat into each tortilla and add your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, or avocado. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

For leaner tacos, substitute ground turkey for ground beef.
Adjust chili powder according to your heat preference.
Drain grease if using higher-fat ground beef to reduce fat content.
Warm tortillas before assembling for best texture and flavor.
Customize with any toppings you enjoy to suit your taste.

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