These ground beef tacos start with a low and slow-simmered ground beef sauce and end with a party for your tastebuds. They are easy and incredibly delicious. It's wonderful for Cinco de Mayo or just a regular taco Tuesday.
olive oilenough to cover the bottom of a small skillet.
Instructions
Add the olive oil to a Dutch oven or a large skillet. Heat over high heat.
1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
Once the oil smokes, add the meat, a little at a time. Don't overcrowd the pan. Brown the meat until all the juices have evaporated. With a wooden spoon, stir and flip the meat to brown the other side. Once browned, remove it to a large bowl with a slotted spoon.
1½ pounds Ground Beef
If there is a lot of grease, drain it off in between batches. Continue brownig until all of the meat is done.
Meanwhile, dice the onion and garlic. Lower the heat to medium. Add all of the meat back to the pan. Add the onion and stir it together. Continue cooking the onions, stirring often until they are translucent.
1 medium onion, 4 garlic cloves
Once the onions are done, add the garlic and stir it together. Just cook the garlic for 3-4 minutes.
Add the can of tomatoes and the spices. Mix well.
1 can Whole Tomatoes, 1 Tablespoon ground cumin, 1 Tablespoon Chili powder, 2 Teaspoons ground coriander, 1 Tablespoon coarse kosher salt or sea salt, 1 Teaspoon cracked black pepper
Put the lid on the pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and remove the cover.
Simmer for about three hours until most of the juices have cooked down and the tomatoes break up easily.
To assemble the tacos
Heat oil in a small skillet until it smokes. Carefully place a tortilla in the hot oil. Fry until the top bubbles all over.
olive oil
Flip the tortilla with tongs. Fold it in half immediately to make a taco shape. once that side is crispy to your liking, flip it over with the tongs and fry the other side.
15 corn tortillas
Add a few tablespoons of taco meat to the tortilla. Top with your favorite toppings.
Notes
This recipe makes a big batch. Freeze some for busy weeknights. It's a perfect meal prep recipe!What to do with leftoversStorage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.Freezing: This taco meat freezes exceptionally well. Spoon it into freezer bags or a freezer container. Freeze for at least six months. Vacuum packed, it will last a year. Make a double batch and freeze some for busy weeknights.Reheating: Reheat your leftovers in the microwave for 1½-2 minutes on high. You can also reheat it in a small, covered saucepan for five minutes until hot.Some delicious toppings
Lettuce: Shred lettuce to serve on your tacos.
Tomatoes: Dice the tomatoes.
Cheese: Use a mild cheddar, Monterey Jack, a Mexican cheese blend, or a crumbly cheese like queso fresco or cotija.
Avocado: Slice avocado to serve on the side or dice it into bite-sized chunks. Or make a quick guacamole.
Peppers: Finely dice jalapeños or serrano peppers.
Salsa: Choose your favorite salsa, like this smoky chipotle salsa. You could use a fruity salsa like the peach salsa, too.
Sour Cream: Sour cream or Mexican creme will add a slightly sour, creamy texture.
Coleslaw: This spicy coleslaw is great for topping tacos. If you'd like to try something really different, try this pineapple coleslaw.
Cilantro: Chop cilantro or Italian parsley to garnish your tacos.
Substitute this easy homemade taco seasoning for the spices in this recipe.You can substitute garlic powder and onion powder for the onions and garlic in this recipe, but fresh is best.