How to Make Beef Tacos
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How to Make Beef Tacos

Serves 4 (2 tacos each)
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Howdy· Apr 1, 2026
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Season the beef

Mix together 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp chilli powder, 0.5 tsp garlic powder, 0.5 tsp oregano, and 0.5 tsp salt. Toss with 500g lean ground beef.

500g ground beef1 tsp cumin1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp chilli powder0.5 tsp garlic powder

Cook the beef

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 7–8 minutes until browned. Add 60ml water and stir for 1 more minute.

1 tbsp oillarge skillet60ml water

Warm the tortillas

Char corn tortillas directly over a gas flame for 15 seconds per side, or warm in a dry pan. Keep warm wrapped in foil.

8 corn tortillasfoil

Prep toppings

Dice 1 white onion and a handful of coriander. Halve a lime. Slice avocado or make guacamole. Set out salsa and sour cream.

1 white onionfresh coriander1 lime1 avocadosalsasour cream

Assemble and serve

Spoon beef onto tortillas. Top with onion, coriander, a squeeze of lime, and your choice of toppings. Double up the tortillas for sturdiness.

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