Beef Tacos
Dinner
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 12
Tools & Equipment List
Skillet, Tongs, Wooden Spoon, Cutting Board, Knifes, Tray
INGREDIENTS
3 ½ lbs ground beef (80/20)
3 packages of corn or flour tortillas
Seasoning:
1 large yellow onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 ¼ tablespoons cumin
1 ¼ teaspoons smoked paprika
1 ¼ teaspoons oregano
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
¾ teaspoon black pepper
¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
¾ cup water
Toppings:
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 small head of iceberg or romaine lettuce, shredded
3 medium tomatoes, diced
1 medium white onion, diced
1 ½ cups sour cream
1 ½ cups salsa
1 ½ cups guacamole
Ingredients List
Lettuce
Tomato - Large
Garlic
Onion - Yellow
Tortillas - Flour
Tortillas - Corn
Salt & Pepper
Oregano (Dried)
Cumin Powder
Olive Oil
Paprika
Chili Powder
Cayenne Pepper
Ground Beef (80/20)
Salsa
Cheese - Cheddar (Shredded)
Sour Cream
Guacamole
INSTRUCTIONS
Preparing the Toppings
Shred lettuce, dice tomatoes and white onion, place on serving platter
Gather sour cream, salsa, guacamole and shredded cheese
Arrange all toppings with serving tongs or spoons
Cooking the Beef
Heat oil in cast iron skillet over medium-high heat
Cook diced onion 3–4 minutes until softened, add garlic for 1 minute
Add ground beef, break apart and cook until fully browned, 7–9 minutes
Drain excess fat, add all seasoning and stir to coat evenly
Add ¾ cup water, simmer on medium-low 3–4 minutes until absorbed
Taste and adjust seasoning, keep warm on low heat
Warming the Tortillas
Heat dry skillet over medium-high, warm each tortilla 30 seconds per side
Stack and keep covered with a clean towel to stay warm
Place at the start of the taco bar line
Assembling the Tacos
Each person selects a warm tortilla, spoons beef from the skillet
Move down the taco bar adding preferred toppings
Serve: Keep the skillet on low heat throughout serving so the beef stays hot for everyone.