Del Taco Ground Beef Recipe Copy Cat
Ground beef tacos make the perfect meal for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. These are made with homemade seasoning and fresh ingredients making these some of the best beef taco meat ever!
To be honest, I haven't made tacos in a minute. I'll admit, with how easy and cheap it is to run down to Taco Bell or Del Taco and get those shitty but somehow delicious tacos, it has lessened my desire to make homemade tacos. But man I'm glad I decided to try this recipe out. I'm hooked on these homemade tacos! The flavor surpasses any fast food mockery.
Obviously, the type of meat you use is very important. Ground beef that is 70-80% lean will give you a lot of flavor without the meat drowning in grease.
There are many homemade taco seasoning recipes out there and almost all of them consist of chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and onion salt. I played around with these seasonings until I found the perfect mixture. Feel free to play a bit with the amounts and see what fits for you. Maybe you want a little more spice or a little more savory. It's up to you!
Making a bulk amount of the taco seasoning and storing it in a spice jar is a great idea!
In the past I've had a hard time with ground beef taco meat, getting it broken up and browned evenly. I would find that it would stay in larger clumps, and I feel when that happens you just don't get the meat to soak up the flavor as good as it could when it's broken into smaller pieces. I found that it's helpful to break the meat into equal chunks while it's raw, and then continuously break up the meat while it cooks. You'll want to let the meat brown for about 3 minutes and then flip the meat and start breaking it up furiously. Continue searing until completely cooked for about 3-5 more minutes.
Adding a little bit of tomato sauce to your ground beef taco meat will help thicken the mixture and allows the spices to stick to the meat. It's amazing, you'll never go back to using water with your taco seasoning ever again! Trust me.
What do you like to top your ground beef tacos with?
The possibility are endless!
Optional Toppings
- Tomatoes
- Onion
- Lettuce
- Jalapeno
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Avacado
- Corn
- Cheese
- Fajita Vegetables
- And WAY MORE
I personally prefer hard shells with beef tacos and soft shell with chicken. Speaking of chicken tacos, keep your eye out for a chicken taco recipe coming soon, now that I have taco fever!
Check out other Wandering Recipes:
- Italian Sausage with Pepper & Onions
- How to cook Spaghetti Squash
- Greek Inspired Chicken Gyros
This makes a great weeknight meal because it can be on the table to enjoy in less than 30 minutes. With very little cleanup and very quick cook time, it makes a great option for when you don't want to go out, but you also don't want to spend a lot of time cooking either.
I was once given the advice that in order to be a good cook, you don't have to be perfect at cooking everything. Rather, you should find your favorite meals and perfect them until they are yours . Making that dish over and over, tweaking little things here and there till its just right. Experimenting is one of my absolute favorite things about cooking, so don't be afraid to try it yourself!
Now I want to hear from you guys! What are your favorite meals that you have perfected?
I hope you enjoy these wonderful beef tacos, loaded with flavor and spice!
Any leftovers make a great taco salad for lunch that week!
Best Ground Beef Taco Meat
Ground beef tacos are the perfect meal for a quick easy weeknight dinner. These are made with homemade seasoning and fresh ingredients making these the best beef tacos ever.
Yield: 2
- 1 tbsp avacado oil
- 1 lb ground beef 70-80% lean
- 2 tbsp garlic pressed
- 1 cup yellow onion chopped
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tbsp cumin
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tbsp oregano
- 1 tsp onion salt
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp tomatoe paste
- 1/4 cup water
- salt & pepper to taste
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Heat 1 tbsp avacado oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef in large chunks to skillet spacing apart. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes
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After the meat has browned on bottom flip and break up beef. Continue to cook until almost cooked through, about 2 minutes.
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Combine all the remaining ingredients to the meat and stir. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
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Serve in a hard or soft shell toritilla with desired toppings.
Source: https://wanderingrecipes.com/ground-beef-taco-meat/
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