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Tacos or Burritos Recipe

Mexican · Main course · 30 min total

A versatile recipe for either tacos or burritos featuring seasoned ground beef, fresh toppings, and your choice of tortillas. Perfect for a quick and customizable weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
• 1/2 cup water
• 8 small flour or corn tortillas (for tacos) or 4 large flour tortillas (for burritos)
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup salsa

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
2. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
3. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
4. Warm tortillas according to package directions.
5. For tacos: fill each tortilla with beef mixture, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and salsa. For burritos: place beef mixture in center of large tortilla, top with toppings, fold in sides, and roll up tightly.
6. Serve immediately.

Tips

• Customize with additional toppings like guacamole, jalapeños, or black beans.
• Leftover beef mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• For a lighter option, use ground turkey or chicken.

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