Beef Tacos Homemade Salsa Guacamole (Printable)
Seasoned beef paired with fresh salsa and creamy guacamole in warm tortillas, perfect for a flavorful main.
# What You Need:
→ Beef Filling
01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1 tsp chili powder
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 1/3 cup beef broth or water
→ Fresh Salsa
12 - 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
13 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
14 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
15 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - Juice of 1 lime
17 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Guacamole
18 - 2 ripe avocados
19 - 1 tbsp lime juice
20 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
21 - 1 small tomato, seeded and diced
22 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
23 - Salt to taste
→ Assembly
24 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas
25 - 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
26 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
27 - Lime wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, approximately 3 minutes.
02 - Add minced garlic and ground beef to the skillet. Break up meat with a spoon and cook until browned, about 5 to 6 minutes.
03 - Stir in cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Coat the beef evenly with spices.
04 - Pour in beef broth or water and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and liquid to reduce slightly. Remove from heat.
05 - Combine diced tomatoes, red onion, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Mash avocados with lime juice in a bowl until creamy but slightly chunky. Gently fold in cilantro, tomato, red onion, and salt.
07 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side, or wrap in foil and warm in a low oven until pliable.
08 - Spoon seasoned beef onto each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, fresh salsa, guacamole, and cheese if desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The homemade salsa comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
- Everything can be prepped ahead so you're actually eating instead of chopping when hunger hits
02 -
- Overmixing guacamole makes it gummy—leave some small chunks for texture
- Warm tortillas fold without cracking and hold everything together better
03 -
- Double the spice blend and store the extra in a jar for next time
- Buy avocados a few days ahead and let them ripen on the counter