The BEST Ground Beef Tacos Recipe
About this recipe
These Ground Beef Tacos are a delicious and easy meal that can be whipped up in just about 50 minutes. With a blend of flavorful ingredients and simple preparation steps, they’re perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.
In this recipe, Philip Lemoine showcases his favorite taco seasoning from Trader Joe's, which he claims is the best he's ever tried. The combination of caramelized onions, seasoned beef, and fresh toppings makes these tacos a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredient notes
- The recipe calls for 1 lb of ground beef, which is the main protein for the tacos.
- For the toppings, you will need 1/4 head of lettuce, 1 small red onion (diced), 1 medium tomato (diced), 1 avocado (sliced), and shredded Mexican blend cheese.
- Philip mentions using a jar of salsa, specifically recommending Safeway's Garlic Lovers Salsa, but any salsa of your choice will work.
Tips from Philip Lemoine’s video
- Caramelizing the onions for longer than the recommended time adds more flavor to the dish, so don't rush this step.
- Make sure to cook the ground beef until there is no pink remaining for the best texture and flavor.
- Philip suggests adding the whole packet of taco seasoning for more flavor, even though the directions say to use half for a milder taste.
Good to know
- How long does it take to prepare and cook these tacos?
- The total time for this recipe is about 50 minutes.
- What should I do if I want spicier tacos?
- You can add the whole packet of taco seasoning instead of just half for a spicier flavor.
- How do I prepare the taco shells?
- Cook the taco shells in a toaster oven until crispy, keeping an eye on them to prevent burning.
- What toppings are recommended for these tacos?
- Philip recommends lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, avocado, salsa, and shredded Mexican blend cheese.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Philip Lemoine: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Add oil to a pot and heat it.
- 2
Dice the medium onion and add it to the pot. Cook until caramelized and brown, about 5-10 minutes.
- 3
Add 1 lb of ground beef to the pot and cook until browned with no pink remaining.
- 4
Add the entire packet of taco seasoning to the beef and mix well.
- 5
After cooking for about 5 minutes, add 1 can of diced tomatoes to the mixture.
- 6
Lower the heat to a low simmer and let it cook for 30-40 minutes until thickened.
- 7
Prepare the toppings: dice the tomato, red onion, and slice the avocado.
- 8
Cook the taco shells in a toaster oven until crispy, keeping an eye on them to prevent burning.
- 9
Assemble the tacos: start with the meat mixture, then add lettuce, avocado, diced tomatoes, and salsa on top.
- 10
Finish with shredded Mexican blend cheese.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- Assumed 1 avocado for topping.
- Assumed 1 cup of shredded cheese for topping.
- Assumed 1 jar of salsa for topping.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Philip Lemoine’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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