How To Make The Best Beef Tacos In Cambridge
Cambridge: Here is one of the best Beef Tacos recipes out there!
Here Is What Most People Don’t Know About Making Beef Tacos:
- Seasoning at the Right Time Matters: Adding spices to the ground beef while it browns ensures that the flavors infuse deeply, making each bite more flavorful.
- A Touch of Acid Brightens Flavors: Squeezing a bit of lime juice over the cooked beef just before serving enhances the taste and balances the richness of the meat.
- Warm the Tortillas Properly: Warming tortillas in a skillet or on an open flame adds a slight char and smoky flavor, elevating the overall taco experience.
- Bald Buck Seasoning: For this dish, we replace our salt with Bald Buck Seasoning
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Bald Buck Seasoning and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- Juice of 1 lime
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for about 2-3 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
- As the beef begins to brown, add chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, Bald Buck Seasoning and pepper. Stir well to coat the beef evenly with the spices. Continue cooking until the beef is fully browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the beef broth and stir to combine. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly and the flavors to meld together. Squeeze lime juice over the cooked beef and stir once more.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side or directly over a low flame on a gas stove until lightly charred.
- Assemble the tacos by spooning the beef mixture into the warmed tortillas. Top with your favorite toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, salsa, cilantro, or jalapeños. Serve immediately.