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Best Easy Beef Tacos

Beef tacos with tons of flavor that come together quickly.

Ingredients

Beef

  • 2 lbs. ground beef
  • 2 tsp. garlic salt
  • tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • ½ tsp. montreal steak seasoning (can sub black pepper if you don't have this)
  • 2 tsp. white sugar
  • cayenne (optional- add 1/2 - 1 tsp. if you want some heat in your beef)

Toppings

  • soft flour tortillas (look for fresh made ones in your bakery section - they taste so much better than the ones on the shelf)
  • chopped tomatoes
  • sour cream (Tillamook brand tastes so much better than others, IMO! Much creamier.)
  • sliced avocado
  • shredded cheese (can also use queso fresco cheese, crumbled)
  • thin sliced iceberg lettuce
  • limes, optional

Instructions

  • Cook ground beef in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Break up chunks of meat as you go, stirring often.
  • Meanwhile, combine spices in a separate bowl.
    Once meat has browned, add spices evenly over meat and mix to incorporate.
  • Add a 1/4 c. of water, and mix together so spices simmer in the water a bit (can add a little more water if it cooks off too fast). This helps make a little sauce that coats the beef. Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes. Then remove cover and let cook 2 more minutes or until much of the water has evaporated and it's the consistency you'd like.
  • Assemble tacos by adding beef to each soft shell, then topping with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, sour cream, and a little lime juice. These tacos are simple but so flavorful. Enjoy!