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Trying new things is fancy and fun, but going back to the beloved basics is always the best! These Classic Ground Beef Tacos don't bring a ton of razzle-dazzle up front, but their consistent, reliable, meaty flavors sprinkled with all your go-to taco toppings is what make you come back for more over and over again! You really can't beat the classics, especially when it comes to these Classic Ground Beef Tacos!
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Ingredients
- For the taco meat:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
- Optional toppings:
- lettuce, to taste, finely chopped
- Mexican-blend cheese, to taste, shredded
- salsa, to taste
- red onions, to taste, chopped
- limes, to taste, sliced
Directions
Step 1 -In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil.
Step 2 -Add the beef to the heated oil and cook, while crumbling, until it is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain the excess grease.
Step 3 -Add the chili powder, the cumin, the oregano, the garlic powder, the salt, the pepper, the tomato paste, and the water to the cooked beef and stir to combine.
Step 4 -Cook the beef mixture over medium-low heat until the sauce has thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 5 -Evenly add the beef mixture to the center of each of the tortillas.
Step 6 -Serve the beef tacos with your favorite toppings.

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