Homemade Beef Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Slaw

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

Soft homemade corn tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef and topped with a crisp, tangy cilantro-lime slaw that adds refreshing crunch. This mexican-inspired sushi ready in about 60 minutes pairs masa harina, warm water, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

Ingredients

• 2 cups masa harina
• 1 1/4 cups warm water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• to taste salt
• 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups masa harina, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 1/4 cups warm water. Mix with your hands until a soft dough forms, then knead for 2 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp towel and rest for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Divide the dough into 12 equal balls. Using a tortilla press or rolling pin, flatten each ball between two sheets of parchment paper into 5-inch rounds.
3. Step 3: Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla for 1 minute on each side until slightly puffed and browned in spots. Keep warm wrapped in a clean kitchen towel.
4. Step 4: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and salt to taste. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula, for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
5. Step 5: In a medium bowl, toss 2 cups shredded green cabbage with 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp honey, and 1/4 tsp salt until evenly coated.
6. Step 6: To assemble, fill each warm tortilla with 2-3 tbsp seasoned beef and top with a generous spoonful of the cilantro-lime slaw. Serve immediately.