The Best Meat Tacos Recipe

These aren't your average tacos! This simple, yet incredibly flavorful recipe, passed down through generations, will have you craving more. Tender ground meat perfectly complements fluffy potatoes in these crispy corn tortillas. Get ready for a taste of home-cooked perfection that's easy to make and guaranteed to impress your family and friends. Learn the secret to the best meat tacos you'll ever have!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 21 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for The Best Meat Tacos

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How to Make The Best Meat Tacos

  1. Dice 1 lb of potatoes and boil in salted water until tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain well.
  2. In a large skillet, brown 1 lb of ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Season the cooked ground beef with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Transfer the cooked meat to a medium bowl. Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, mash them slightly and add them to the bowl with the meat. Mix well.
  5. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  7. Warm the corn tortillas; you can do this in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven according to package directions.
  8. Fill each tortilla with a spoonful of the meat and potato mixture.
  9. Carefully place each filled tortilla in the hot skillet, frying until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy on both sides (about 1-2 minutes per side).
  10. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings such as picante sauce, guacamole, cheese, or any other desired additions.
  11. Enjoy your delicious, homemade tacos!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g