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Delicious Sweet and Spicy Ground Beef Tacos with just a touch of sweet and a touch of heat! The best taco recipe that will please even the pickiest of eaters!<\/p>\n

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It’s Taco Tuesday! (Or not, depending on which day you are reading this recipe). But the fact that there is such a thing as “Taco Tuesday” proves how much this Mexican staple has worked its way into American cuisine. Tacos are easy to make, and almost everyone likes them.<\/p>\n

But let’s face it. Tacos can be a little BORING. Unless you do something fancy to the meat. I’m all about fancying things up here, so let’s do it!<\/p>\n

Which Ground Beef is Best for Tacos?<\/h2>\n

I’ve seen 70-80% lean ground beef recommended for tacos. You don’t need the meat to hold together (like you would for meatballs or a meatloaf), so a higher fat beef is fine.<\/p>\n

How Do You Strain Fat From Ground Beef?<\/h2>\n

I just found this nifty silicone strainer from Amazon. You clip it onto your pan, and it fits almost any size! Super cool, right? (If you click on the picture, it will take you to Amazon where you can learn more about it and order it if you wish. This is an affiliate link).<\/p>\n

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When you strain grease from meat, strain it into a can or glass or metal cup or bowl. Don’t strain it into your sink, as it will coat your pipes, and nobody wants that! Allow the grease to harden in the cup or bowl you’ve strained it into. Then you can either throw away the can, or scoop out the grease with a spoon and throw it in the trash.<\/p>\n

I don’t have one of those fancy strainers yet, so I use folded napkins to get out the grease. I tip the pan with the hamburger meat so that the grease pools on one side. Then I use a wooden spoon to press the folded napkin in the grease to soak it up. I repeat this as many times as necessary to get out the majority of the grease.<\/p>\n

What is the Best Ground Beef Taco Seasoning?<\/h2>\n

Well, that is debatable, and open to opinion. However, I think the spices for these Sweet and Spicy Tacos are an amazing flavor combination! And they definitely push your tacos into the “fancy” zone. (Is that even a thing? Fancy zone? Anyhoo….)<\/p>\n

Here are the seasonings for these tacos:<\/p>\n