Description
Ground Beef Tacos are a quick and classic Mexican-American favorite made with seasoned ground beef, crisp taco shells, and your favorite toppings for an easy and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade seasoning)
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 small taco shells (hard or soft)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1/4 cup salsa or hot sauce (optional)
- Chopped cilantro, diced onions, or avocado for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil if needed, then brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully cooked (about 7–8 minutes).
- Drain excess grease if necessary. Add taco seasoning and water, stir to combine, and simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- While the beef simmers, warm taco shells according to package instructions.
- Fill each taco shell with seasoned beef and top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and any other desired toppings.
- Serve immediately with salsa, sour cream, or avocado if desired.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7) for a healthier option.
- Swap beef for ground turkey or plant-based meat for variation.
- Customize with your favorite toppings or make it a taco bar for gatherings.
- Leftover meat is great for burritos, nachos, or taco salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 40mg