15 Best Beef Taco Recipes (Easy Cinco de Mayo Recipe)

Looking to shake up your taco Tuesday? Why not try one of these delicious 15 Beef Taco Recipes. While nothing beats a classic beef taco you will love these nontraditional beef tacos. With recipes like chipotle beer braised beef tacos, grilled steak tacos, BBQ brisket beef tacos and so many more, you will find a tasty beef taco recipe that the whole family will love!

Here are 15 delicious beef taco recipes that you are sure to love. You’ll find a wide range of taco recipes from easy ground beef tacos to shredded Barbacoa beef and even some out of the ordinary tacos such as Irish tacos made with corned beef.

15 Delicious Beef Taco Recipes

Delicious carne asada beef tacos topped with cilantro, avocado and cotija cheese in a taco holder

The great part about beef tacos is you can prepare the meat filling ahead of time. Several recipes include crockpot and instant pot instructions. Prepare your seasoned meat when you have more time. The tacos can be quickly put together on a night when you are busy and don’t have time to cook.

Chipotle Beer Braised Beef Tacos Recipe
These chipotle beer braised beef tacos are one of my favorite easy weeknight meals! With just a few simple ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time, the slow cooker does all the work to bring you the most flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth shredded beef for tacos.
Get the recipe here
64 1
Irish Tacos with Potatoes, Corned Beef, Cabbage and Onions
These unusual Irish tacos stuffed with potatoes, corned beef, cabbage, and onions make a great dinner. The Irish flavors pair up with cheese, Thousand Island dressing, and tortillas, to make this tasty meal.
Get the recipe here
irish tacos corned beef hash 5
Carne Asada Street Taco Recipe
This Carne Asada street taco recipe is so simple and easy. You are going to love how quickly these come together! We love tacos and these street tacos are a favorite go to meal.
Get the recipe here
Crockpot Barbacoa Beef Tacos Recipe
Looking for a different spin on tacos? How about spicy street tacos made with Barbacoa beef? Barbacoa is a deliciously spiced shredded beef dish that can be used to make tacos as well as burrito bowls. Once you try these savory tacos made from chuck roast, you'll wonder why you wanted so long to make these!
Get the recipe here
Barbacoa set 1 8 of 15
Grilled Steak Tacos
No-brainer steak tacos are a delicious way to enjoy any leftover steak from the grill! Plus they are so very easy to put together.
Get the recipe here
DSC 2698
Tacos al Carbon
Tacos Al Carbon are an easy and delicious grilled steak taco that will be your new favorite dinner. With delicious red chile tortillas, and fresh toppings, you will want seconds and thirds.
Get the recipe here
tacos al carbon featured2
Marinated Flat Iron Steak and Tacos
This marinated flat iron steak is a family favorite. It's flavorful, easy to make and the meat is so tender. The marinade is made from a few simple ingredients. Slice the steak thin and use the meat to make delicious street tacos.
Get the recipe here
cropped marinated flat iron steak
Korean Beef Tacos (Bulgogi Tacos)
Thinly sliced, juicy tender steak marinated in a sweet and savory marinade then flash cooked to give you a Flavor Bomb!
Get the recipe here
korean beef tacos square
Mexican Shredded Beef and Tacos (Stovetop, Instant Pot, Slow Cooker)
This Mexican shredded beef holds a ton of flavor! Tender, fall apart beef in a rich sauce to make restaurant-quality shredded beef tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, or rice bowls.
Get the recipe here
Mexican Shredded Beef 17
Steak Fajita Tacos with Mexican Street Corn Salsa
Grill these amazing fajita tacos and topped them with an Elote (Mexican street corn) salsa. The result is two of Mexico’s most beloved late-night eats coming together on one tortilla to create one of the best tacos ever!
Get the recipe here
Fajita Tacos with Mexican Corn Salad Feature
Easy Flank Steak Tacos
It's easy to make these flank steak tacos! The flank steak is rubbed with spices, seared and sliced. Ready in less than 20 minutes!
Get the recipe here
IMG 7752 1
Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos Recipe
Let the slow cooker do all the work for you with this meal! Perfect for dinner and the leftovers are great for quesadillas, burritos, taco salads and more! This Mexican shredded beef is packed full of flavor from cilantro, cumin, garlic, bell pepper, onion and more!
Get the recipe here
Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos Recipe
BBQ Brisket Tacos
These BBQ Brisket Tacos are quick and easy to make and loaded with amazing flavor. A kid favorite, and one the adults will love too, these beef brisket tacos are a winning weeknight meal.
Get the recipe here
Slow Cooker Brisket Tacos
Ground Beef Taco Recipe
Make the best ground beef tacos from scratch that are even better than takeout. This taco dinner comes together in less than 30 minutes.
Get the recipe here
ground beef tacos 10
Chipotle-Lime Flank Steak Street Tacos
These Flank Steak Street Tacos are marinated in lime juice, garlic, Chipotle, and cilantro seared on a super hot skillet or grill. Topped with a fresh pico de gallo that puts these babies over the top!
Get the recipe here
Chipotle lime flank steak street tacos 3

What to serve with beef tacos (favorite side dishes):

Refried beans

Rice

Coleslaw

Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

Spicy Salsa

Pico de Gallo

Chips and salsa

Guacamole

For dessert you can even go with some refreshing fruit such as watermelon, mango and pineapples.

Or try this easy to make Pina Colada dump cake. It takes just a few ingredients to make a cake with pina colada flavors that go so well with tacos.

To drink, try delicious horchata. This is a traditional Mexican drink made from soaked rice, cinnamon and sweetener. It’s sweetness is the perfect balance to the spicy tacos. Try this healthy version using dates and honey to sweeten it instead of granulated sugar.

Try some of these delicious taco recipes today!

2

Want to get new recipes sent directly to your inbox? Then subscribe to our newsletter (see below) and be the first to know when we post a new recipe as well as get weekly shopping, cooking and meal planning tips. Follow me on Pinterest where you can find links to our recipes as well as other recipes you and your family will enjoy.

This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy. If you click on the banner below you will be taken directly to my Etsy shop to see the digital items currently listed.

Copy of PennyS Pantry Etsy Shop Cover

Share this recipe with a friend!

Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.