Blackstone Ground Beef Tacos are tasty ground beef seasoned and cooked on the griddle. Then topped in a warm corn tortilla and all your favorite toppings.
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If you are looking for a quick and easy Blackstone Recipe, these ground beef tacos cooked on your griddle are it. The ground beef is cooked directly on your griddle with the added taco seasoning to give these tacos so much flavor.
We love making tacos so naturally I had to try them on the Blackstone and they turned out so flavorful. I warm the tortillas right on the grill and then layer the tacos with our favorite toppings.
If you like making tacos on the griddle try these recipes – Blackstone Shrimp Tacos, Smash Burger Tacos, Blackened Fish Tacos or Blackstone Chicken Street Tacos. You may also want to check out Healthy Blackstone Recipes and these 10 Blackstone Recipes for Beginners.
Why This Recipe Works
This Ground Beef Tacos make the perfect weeknight meal. The ingredients are simple and is perfect to feed a crowd. Make these tacos for Taco Tuesday or for your next game day party.
We love to setup a taco bar with all our favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- Avocado Oil
- Ground Beef
- Taco Seasoning
- Salsa
- Water
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Variations Ideas
- Homemade Taco Seasoning – You can use store bought taco seasoning or make your own. It is made with simple spices such as kosher salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and chili powder.
- Taco Variations – Feel free to make this recipe as street tacos, flank steak tacos, or chicken tacos by changing the meat.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1 – Preheat Blackstone – Heat up the Blackstone to 350-400 degrees.
Step 2 – Oil Griddle – Add oil to the Blackstone. I used avocado oil, but vegetable oil will work well.
Step 3 – Add the thawed ground beef – to the Blackstone Griddle and begin cooking.
Step 4 – Continue Cooking – Break apart and begin to cook the meat.
Step 5 – Add Taco Seasoning – As the meat cooks, sprinkle with the taco seasoning.
Step 6 – Mix in Salsa to the ground beef – Top with salsa and stir to combine. Continue breaking apart the meat is cooked through.
Step 7 – Stir in water and combine – Add in the water and stir to combine.
Step 8 – Heat Corn Tortilla – Meanwhile I like to heat up my tortillas on the Blackstone. You can cook them in butter or you can just lay them on the Blackstone to heat up.
Step 9 – Tacos are ready to serve – Remove the meat and the flour tortillas from the heat. Assemble the tacos and top taco shells with your favorite taco toppings.
Recipe Tips
- Tortillas – We like to heat the tortillas on the griddle. You can just warm them or leave them on a little longer to give them that chewy street taco taste.
- Taco Seasoning – Make your own taco seasoning to add more flavor to your tacos than the packet seasoning.
- Ground Beef – We recommend using good quality ground beef when making these tacos.
Topping Ideas
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- White Onion
- Diced tomatoes
- Salsa
- Avocado
- Fresh Cilantro
- Hot Sauce
- Lime Juice
- Lettuce
You can also add rice to your tacos. It is so tasty and a great way to stretch your meat as well. Everyone loves rice and it is such a tasty way to make your meat go further.
How to Use Leftover Blackstone Ground Beef?
We love leftover taco meat. I will intentionally double the batch that I am making so that we can have leftovers for the upcoming meat.
- You can make Blackstone Burritos
- We love making taco salad
- Make homemade taco bowls. I like to add black beans to my taco bowl.
Blackstone Tools you need
- Blackstone
- Thermometer Gun
- Blackstone spatula and tongs
- Best tools for Blackstone Griddle
What to Serve with Tacos
- Easy Spanish Rice Recipe
- Easy Crockpot Refried Beans Recipe
- The Best Crock Pot White Cheese Dip Recipe
- Easy Sopapilla Recipe
- Check out What to Serve with Tacos for more side dish ideas.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have taco meat leftover, you can place it in the refrigerator. Place in a airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Taco Meat is even better the next day as the seasoning have time to really marinate in the meat.
Reheat the leftovers in the microwave or in a saucepan on the stovetop.
More Blackstone Beef Recipes
- Blackstone Steak Recipe
- Blackstone Nachos
- Flank Steak Tacos
- Blackstone Steak Fajitas Recipe
- Smash Burger on the Blackstone
We love to hear from you. If you make this Blackstone taco meat, please leave a comment or a star review.
Blackstone Ground Beef Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup water
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Instructions
- Heat up the Blackstone to 350-400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add 1 tablespoon avocado oil to the Blackstone.
- Add 2 pounds ground beef to the griddle. Break apart and begin cooking the meat.
- As the meat cooks, sprinkle 2 tablespoons taco seasoning over the ground beef.
- Top the beef with ½ cup salsa and stir to combine. Continue breaking apart the meat until the beef is cooked through and no longer pink.
- Add ¼ cup water and stir to combine.
- Meanwhile I like to heat up my tortillas on the blackstone. You can cook them in butter or you can just lay them on the blackstone to heat up.
- Remove the meat and the tortillas from the heat.
- Assemble the tacos and top with your favorite taco toppings.
Very tasty! The family loved it!
I am generally not a taco person but the family loves tacos so I had to try this recipe last night. Much to my surprise I really enjoyed. My family is excited that I will make these again for them. Simple and easy meal to make.
I tried this recipe and it was wonderful. This is definitely a keeper and will be added to my regular rotation!!
Can’t wait to try these tacos
So glad you loved them!
We love this recipe and I’m so glad your family did too.
YAY! So glad the family loved it.