Beef Soft Tacos Recipes

BEEF SOFT TACOS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine the beef with the flour, salt, minced onion, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder and onion powder Use your hands to mix evenly.
• Heat skillet to med/low heat.
• Add beef mixture and water to the pan.
• Brown the beef, breaking it up as it cooks.
• Heat the tortillas in the microwave, wrapped in damp paper towels.
• Spread meat into tortillas, top with cheese, tomatoes, lettuce and sour cream.

GROUND BEEF SOFT TACOS

Steps:

• Heat a non-stick, medium size sauté pan over medium-high heat; on the stove top. Place raw ground beef into pan and brown (approximately 5 minutes); then drain. Place drained cooked beef back into the non-stick sauté pan, add taco seasoning and water. Continue to cook until water is gone and beef is thoroughly mixed with seasoning. Reserve warm.
• Fill each tortilla with approximately ¼ cup of reserved taco meat, top with 1 tablespoon of lettuce, 1 tablespoon of pico de gallo and 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese.

BEEF TACOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• For the beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and onions. Cook until starting to soften, then add the ground beef. Cook the meat until it's totally browned, then drain the fat. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper and stir to combine. Add 1/2 cup hot water and stir. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
• For the fixins: Meanwhile, wrap the flour tortillas in foil and warm in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Right before serving, crisp the taco shells in the oven according to package instructions.
• Serve with the grated cheese, diced tomatoes and shredded lettuce.

SOFT BEEF TACOS

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium-high heat, combine the ground beef and onion. Cook, stirring, until the beef is cooked and the onion is soft. Drain off any excess grease. Add the chili powder, cumin, and garlic salt. If using shredded beef, cook the onion alone then add the beef along with the spices. Stir the tomatoes into the skillet and cook, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until the liquid begins to thicken. Stir the mixture occasionally while cooking. To serve, spoon the beef taco filling into soft tortillas and serve with lettuce and shredded cheese and any other desired toppings.

BEEF CARNE ASADA SOFT TACOS

Steps:

• In small bowl, stir Guacamole Seasoning (from dinner kit) into mashed avocado until well blended. Press plastic wrap onto surface of guacamole, and refrigerate. Stir again before serving.
• In medium bowl, stir Beef Seasoning (from dinner kit), water, lime juice and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Dip whole steak (unsliced) into seasoning mixture until well coated on all sides.
• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Carefully add whole steak to hot oil. Cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Surface of steak will be charred in spots. Remove skillet from heat, and let steak rest in skillet 5 minutes to allow juices to settle.
• Transfer steak to cutting board, leaving juices in skillet. Cut across grain into thin strips. Return steak strips to skillet, and combine with steak juices. Cook steak strips over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes or until desired doneness.
• Remove Tortillas (from dinner kit) from bag. To heat in microwave, place stack of tortillas on microwavable plate. Cover with microwavable waxed paper. Microwave on High 45 to 60 seconds or until warm. (To heat in oven, wrap tortillas in foil; place on cookie sheet. Bake at 325°F about 10 minutes or until warm.)
• Spoon steak strips onto tortillas. Top with guacamole, desired toppings and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.

SIMPLE SLOW-COOKED KOREAN BEEF SOFT TACOS

Steps:

• Put chuck roast into the crock of a slow cooker; add onion, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, jalapeno pepper, ginger root, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
• Cook on High for 8 hours (or on Low for 10 hours). Shred meat with a pair of forks and stir into the liquid in the slow cooker.
• Serve with corn tortillas and your favorite toppings.

EASY BEEF TACOS

Steps:

• Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
• Stir salsa into beef. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour beef mixture into large serving bowl.
• Heat taco shells as directed on package. Serve taco shells with beef mixture, lettuce, tomato and cheese.

SOFT BEEF TACOS WITH SALSA

Steps:

• Place eggplant slices on 2 baking sheets. Lightly salt eggplant on both sides. Let stand 1 hour. Drain on paper towels, pat eggplant dry, wiping off salt.
• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté half of beef until brown, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer beef to bowl. Sauté remaining beef until brown, about 3 minutes. Return all beef to pot. Add salsa, broth, garlic, sugar and soy sauce; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until beef is tender, stirring often, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
• Uncover pot and simmer stew until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Mix in cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Refrigerate until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Rewarm before continuing.)
• Heat tortillas 1 at a time on stove burner, about 10 seconds per side, turning with tongs. Cover with towel to keep warm.
• Serve stew with tortillas, allowing diners to assemble tacos.