Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes Easy Beef Tacos 4.2 (27) 3 Reviews By Sarah Carey Sarah Carey Sarah is the food content director for Martha Stewart Brand and a food editor, recipe developer, and food stylist working in NYC. Previously she was the food director for Martha Stewart Living magazine and the editor-in-chief of Everyday Food. You can see her thousands of fun and informative cooking videos on the Everyday Food YouTube channel. Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 21, 2023 Rate PRINT Share Yield: 8 There's no secret to how to make tacos, the key is to use a few bold flavors and zesty spices, like chile powder and a touch of cayenne, in your ground beef filling rather than tossing in a store-bought seasoning packet. Sarah Carey's crispy tacos have been a favorite in her family since the 1970s. We include instructions for making your own crispy shells but you can buy them if you prefer. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced ⅓ cup tomato paste (from a 6-ounce can) ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 4 teaspoons chili powder 1 pound ground beef (80 percent lean) Coarse salt 8 crisp taco shells Lettuce, tomatoes, scallions, cheddar, and lime wedges, for serving Directions In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and garlic and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, cayenne (if using), and chili powder and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add beef and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 7 minutes. Spoon off excess fat. Serve filling in taco shells with toppings. Bryan Gardner Originally appeared: Everyday Food, September 2012 Rate It PRINT