Name: Salsa Verde Ground Beef Tacos
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1/2 medium onion (diced); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp paprika; 1 lb ground beef; 3 tbsp salsa verde; 1 tsp Cilantro (chopped fresh for garnish); 8 medium tortillas (8-10"); 1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese (shredded (about 1 tbsp per tortilla)); Sliced avocado; Extra salsa; Lime wedges

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These Salsa Verde Ground Beef Tacos turn ordinary weeknight dinner into a flavor-packed fiesta in just 20 minutes. Tangy salsa verde transforms simple ground beef into something unexpectedly crave-worthy. Let’s make them…

Salsa Verde Ground Beef Tacos on a plate with avocado slices and tomato wedges

See how these ground beef tacos with salsa verde come together quickly…

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WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS EASY TACO IDEA

You’ll love these tacos because they’re juicy, bursting with flavor, and come together in a flash.

A delicious shortcut that makes taco night feel effortless and extra satisfying.

Try these on my homemade butter tortillas to make them extra delicious!

Dinner plate with Salsa Verde Ground Beef Tacos and assorted toppings

See more easy ground beef dinner ideas.

INGREDIENTS

For the salsa verde ground beef taco meat

½ medium onion, diced
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp paprika
1 lb ground beef
3 tbsp salsa verde
Fresh cilantro, for garnish

For the cheesy tortilla taco shells

8 small tortillas
½ cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded (about 1 tbsp per tortilla)

Optional taco toppings

Sliced avocado
Extra salsa
Lime wedges

Taco Night dinner with Salsa Verde Ground Beef filling, avocado, and tomatoes

Next, try these Viral Sheet Pan Nachos With Sliding Cheese.

HOW TO MAKE GROUND BEEF TACOS WITH SALSA VERDE

Here’s the step-by-step recipe…

Cooking diced onions in a pan with taco seasonings — **Step 1 – Cook the onions and spices.** Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add olive oil, diced onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook for 5 minutes until the onions are softened.

Browned ground beef cooked for tacos in a skillet — **Step 2 – Cook the beef.** Add ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a spatula into smaller pieces and cook for about 5 minutes until most of the beef is browned.

Adding salsa verde to ground beef cooking in a skillet for taco meat — **Step 3 – Add salsa verde.** Stir in 3 tablespoons of salsa verde and cook for an additional 3 minutes until the beef is fully browned and juicy. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.

Cheesy tortilla cooking in a pan until bubbly and golden — **Step 4 – Make cheesy tortillas.** Heat a clean pan over medium heat. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese on the pan, place a tortilla on top, and cook until bubbles form. Flip and cook the other side until lightly crisp. For extra crunch, serve with the cheese-encrusted side facing out.

Salsa Verde Ground Beef Tacos served in crispy cheese tortilla shells on a plate

Step 5 – Assemble tacos. Fill each tortilla with 1–2 tablespoons of the ground beef mixture. Top with avocado slices, extra salsa, or other favorite toppings.

De-licious!

Also try these taco pizza rolls and my easy crockpot butter chicken tacos recipe.

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