Ground Beef Tacos
Delicious and customizable ground beef tacos perfect for any gathering or weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 12 taco shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Sour cream (optional)
- Salsa (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula into smaller pieces.
- Add Flavor with Taco Seasoning: Once the beef is beautifully browned, drain excess fat. Add taco seasoning along with water as instructed on the seasoning packet, stirring well to incorporate.
- Simmer to Perfection: Allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes until thickened, developing the robust flavors.
- Prepare Taco Shells: While the beef is cooking, prepare the taco shells according to package instructions for optimal crispiness.
- Assemble Your Tacos: Place seasoned beef in the shells and top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cheese. Add optional sour cream and salsa for extra flavor.
Notes
For lighter tacos, opt for lean ground beef or ground turkey. Get creative with toppings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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