Beef
Weeknight Beef Tacos
A warmly spiced ground beef filling with a little tomato sauce to keep every bite juicy.
Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Rest / chill0 min
Total25 min
Yield4 servings
Gather your ingredients
Ingredients
Check off items as you go. US customary measures.
One step at a time
Let’s make it
- Cook beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat for 7–9 minutes, breaking up clumps, until beef reaches 160°F. Drain excess fat carefully.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt for 30 seconds.
- Add tomato sauce and water. Simmer 5 minutes until spoonable and lightly thickened.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet. Divide the filling among them and add lettuce and cheddar.
A little kitchen know-how
Warm corn tortillas just before filling to make them flexible and less likely to split.
Storage & leftovers
Keep filling and fresh toppings separate. Refrigerate within 2 hours for up to 3 days and reheat the beef to 165°F.
Cooking times are estimates; check doneness. See safe cooking temperatures and food storage guidance. Check ingredient labels for allergens.