Easy Ground Beef Tacos with Homemade Seasoning | by Tyla

Quick and easy ground beef tacos ready in 20 minutes with homemade taco seasoning. Perfect weeknight dinner recipe that's better than takeout - simple, delicious ground beef tacos everyone loves!

| By Tyla

Prep

10 min

Cook

12 min

Total

22 min

Servings

8-12 tacos

Ingredients


Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion.

  2. 2

    Break up beef with a spoon and cook until beef is browned and onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease if using higher-fat beef.

  3. 3

    Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Pour in water or beef broth. Bring to simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 3-5 minutes until liquid reduces slightly.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

  6. 6

    While meat simmers, warm taco shells according to package directions.

  7. 7

    Spoon seasoned ground beef into warmed taco shells.

  8. 8

    Set out toppings and let everyone build their own tacos.


Notes

Tips for Success

  • Juicy, flavorful ground beef with homemade seasoning
  • Quick and easy weeknight dinner ready in under 20 minutes
  • Flexible recipe with endless topping possibilities
  • Perfect for family taco nights and customizable for preferences

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Can become greasy if fat is not properly drained
  • Meat can dry out if not enough liquid is added during simmering
  • Cold taco shells can break easily when filled
  • Toppings can make tacos watery if not properly prepared

Nutrition (per serving)

~180-220 kcal

Calories