Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes Beef Tacos 3.4 (110) 2 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 16, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Beef tacos are fun to put together and delicious to eat. Fill the tortillas with lettuce and beef, then each person can add his or her favorite toppings. Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 jalapeno chile, minced Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chili powder ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1 pound ground beef 1 can (14 ½ ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas Optional Toppings: cilantro, iceberg lettuce, diced jalapenos, pickled jalapenos, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream Pico de Gallo, optional Guacamole, optional Directions Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and jalapeno; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin to skillet; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beef; cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Meanwhile, warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or directly over a gas burner, about 30 seconds on each side. At the table, fill tortillas with beef mixture and desired garnishes. Cook's Notes In place of beef, you can substitute ground turkey or chicken. To make the meat less spicy, remove jalapeno seeds and ribs before adding the chile, or omit it completely. Rate it Print