Classic Beef Taco Supreme

The classics are classics for a reason, and when it comes to the American version of tacos – the Classic Beef Taco Supreme is where it’s at. Simple ground beef flavored with classic taco seasoning topped with an easy quick pico is just a delightful dinner for your next #TacoTuesday.

You will notice that for most of my taco recipes I suggest grilling – or at the very least warming – your tortillas before building the tacos. This is a super quick extra step that makes meh tacos into magic tacos. It doesn’t just make the tortilla more pliable, it adds a layer of flavor from the grill marks. I like to use my trust stove top grill pan with a just a quick spritz of cooking oil (I prefer an avocado oil, as it has a much hire smoke temp that other oils).

I have included my recipe for taco seasoning below the recipes (I like to be able to control the amount of salt that goes into our food). You can also use your own version or anything from a packet or a bottle from the spice aisle. The simmer process is important to the meat, as that’s what gets you that almost gravy like coating on the beef.

My kids can eat three or four of these in one meal, so I either make extra or make some cilantro lime rice and sometimes some refried black beans. These are also super hefty and can be the whole meal – it’s really up you.

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Classic Beef Taco Supreme

A classic weeknight #beeftaco with flavorful ground beef and all the classic toppings you want from a taco.

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Mexican, Tex-Mex

Keyword beef tacos, easy tacos, flour tortillas, ground beef, ground beef recipes, jalapeno, soft tacos, sour cream, taco, taco recipes, tacos, tomato, white onion

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Ingredients

• 15 Flour Tortillas fajita-sized
• 8 oz Sour Cream
• 2 Roma Tomatoes diced
• ½ Medium White Onion diced
• 2 Jalapeno one diced, one cut in coins
• ½ cup Cilantro chopped
• ¼ cup Lime Juice
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 head Romaine Lettuce shredded
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese

For the Beef

• 1½ lb Ground Beef
• 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning
• 1 9oz can Tomato Paste
• 1 cup Beef Broth

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Instructions

• In a small bowl, combine tomatoes, white onion. cilantro, diced jalapenos, lime juice and salt to make quick pico. Stir to combine, cover and place in refrigerator until ready to build tacos.
• In a mixing bowl, combine beef broth, tomato paste and taco seasoning.
• In a large saute pan over medium high heat, add ground beef. Cook and crumble until no longer pink. Reduce heat to medium and add broth mixture. Let simmer (stirring occasionally for 30 minutes).
• In a small frying pan or grill pan over medium high heat, lightly toast each tortillas (about one minute on each side).
• Smear half of tortilla with sour cream. Sprinkle with cheese. Add portion of ground beef. Top with shredded lettuce and spoonful of pico. And a slice of jalapeno, if desired.

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