Easy Ground Beef Soft Tacos

Beef Soft Tacos are always a go-to easy meal. Tender, seasoned beef with delicious toppings nestled in a soft taco. Ready in 30 minutes and full of flavor.

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• Why Make These Ground Beef Soft Tacos
• Ingredients Needed
• Recipe Variations
• Steps To Make This Recipe
• Recipe FAQs
• Recipe Tips
• Recipe Pairings
• Other Beef Recipes To Try
• Beef Soft Tacos

Why Make These Ground Beef Soft Tacos

Among the various taco variations, soft beef tacos stand as a classic favorite for many. These ground beef tacos will have you saying “Taco Bell Who?!”  Don't forget to add my Black Bean Crunchwrap to your list if you love the popular fast food chain!

Easily customize these tacos to your liking. You can add fresh veggies and the topping options are endless. The enchilada sauce with the seasoning cooking into the tender ground beef gives these tacos a great addictive flavor. This meal is great for meal prep and ready in a pinch (30 minutes!). Also give my Ground Beef Fajitas a try if you want to try a different preparation of ground beef,

Ingredients Needed

Ground Beef. This is the base of the tacos. Ground beef is the classic meat for these tacos typically. I always use a lean ground beef (90/10).

Tortillas. Please use what you prefer. The recipe is best with flour tortillas (taco sized) because they are a little saucy and flour holds up better.

Red Enchilada Sauce. This really kicks the ground beef up a notch and makes them taste similar to the popular fast food chain.

Seasonings. Cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, chipotle powder, salt, oregano

All other ingredients and measurements can be found in the recipe card below. 

Recipe Variations

Ground Beef. Use a lean ground beef variation. You can also use ground turkey or chicken if you'd like.

Tortillas. use flour or corn tortillas. I prefer flour, they hold up better with a saucy taco.

Toppings. Avocado, salsa, chopped zucchini, roasted corn and more all make great taco toppings.

Steps To Make This Recipe

Step One. In a large skillet add the oil and heat on medium/high heat. Add ground beef and chop it up with a spatula. Once it's starting to brown (about 4-5 minutes), soak up any excess grease with paper towels. Add in the chopped onion and garlic. Add in the seasonings and tomato paste and sauté for another 3 minutes.

Step Two. Add the enchilada sauce to the ground beef. Let it simmer on low for about 4-5 minutes more. meanwhile chop romaine and gather the toppings. I like to warm my flour tortillas a bit in the microwave or on the stovetop (this is optional).

Step Three. Once the beef has soaked up the enchilada sauce a bit and it's mixed well, turn off the heat and begin to build the tacos. I layer the ground beef first, cheese, chopped tomatoes, lettuce and sour cream and jalapeños on the top.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze these for up to 2 months.   

Recipe FAQs

Recipe Tips

Drain Excess Fat: After browning the beef, drain any excess fat. This will prevent your tacos from becoming too greasy.

Customize Toppings: Offer a variety of toppings for your guests to choose from, including diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, sour cream, guacamole, and hot sauces to cater to different tastes.

Make Ahead: You can prepare the beef filling and toppings in advance, storing them separately. This can save time when you're ready to assemble the tacos.

Recipe Pairings

These tacos are great on their own and very filling. You can pair them with some warm refried beans or black beans. My Kale with Roasted Red Pepper Dressing is also a great side.

Other Beef Recipes To Try

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