Amazing Beef Tacos

Real spices and a little stock instead of a seasoning packet.

⏱ 30 min · easy · 🍽 serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3/4 cup beef stock
• 12 corn tortillas
• Lime, white onion, cotija to serve
• Kosher salt

Steps

1. Brown the beef in a dry skillet over high heat, breaking it up, until it has real color, 8 minutes.
2. Add the onion and cook 5 minutes, then the garlic for 1 minute.
3. Add the spices and tomato paste and stir hard for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in the stock and simmer 6-8 minutes until it is glossy and barely wet. Season with salt.
5. Char the tortillas directly over a flame or in a dry skillet, about 30 seconds a side, and keep them wrapped in a towel.
6. Serve with lime, raw onion and cotija.