Authentic Beef Tacos with Fresh Salsa

Taco Tuesday just got better! These authentic beef tacos feature perfectly seasoned meat, warmed corn tortillas, and fresh pico de gallo. Skip the taco kit—homemade seasoning is so much better and takes just minutes to make.

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the pico de gallo: Combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Refrigerate while you prepare the meat.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix together all the taco seasoning spices.

3. 3

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon.

4. 4

   Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the meat and stir to coat. Add the water.

6. 6

   Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is mostly absorbed.

7. 7

   Warm the tortillas: Stack them in foil and heat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10 minutes, or warm individually in a dry skillet.

8. 8

   Build your tacos: Place meat in warm tortillas and top with pico de gallo, lettuce, cheese, and sour cream.

9. 9

   Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.

Chef's Tips

Storage & Reheating

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, use a microwave at 50% power or warm in a covered pan over medium-low heat until heated through. For best texture, avoid reheating more than once.

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