Ground Beef Taco Recipe
Mexican · Main course · 25 min total
Classic ground beef tacos with seasoned meat, fresh toppings, and crunchy shells. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
10
min prep
min prep
15
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
480
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 hard taco shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Warm taco shells according to package directions.
- Fill each shell with seasoned beef, then top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and salsa. Serve immediately.
Tips
- For a lighter option, use ground turkey or chicken.
- Customize with toppings like avocado, jalapeños, or black olives.
- Leftover beef can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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