Description
Ground beef tacos are a perfect weeknight meal that combines savory, seasoned beef with fresh toppings in a crispy shell. These delightful tacos are not only quick to prepare but also customizable, making them an instant hit for family dinners or casual gatherings. With every bite, you’ll experience a fiesta of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds cheering for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80% lean)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 taco shells (corn or flour)
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ? cup sour cream
- 1 avocado (sliced) or ? cup guacamole
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5 minutes until fully cooked.
- Drain excess fat and add taco seasoning and ? cup water; let simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Warm taco shells in the oven at 350?F for 5 minutes (or heat soft tortillas in a skillet).
- Fill each taco shell with seasoned beef, then top with lettuce, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese.
- Add sour cream and avocado or guacamole as desired.
- Serve immediately with additional toppings on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg