Easy Beef Tacos Recipe
Flavorful ground beef seasoned with classic spices, served in warm tortillas with your favorite fresh toppings for a customizable and fun meal.

Ingredients
- 1 lbGround beef (80/20)
- 1 packet (1 oz)Taco seasoning
- 1/2 cupWater
- 12Corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cupLettuce, shredded
- 1 mediumTomato, diced
- 1 cupCheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cupSour cream
- 1/2 cupSalsa
- 1 tspOlive oil
Nutrition
Per serving, estimated
- Calories
- 350 kcal
- Protein
- 28 g
- Carbs
- 25 g
- Fat
- 18 g
Steps
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- 2
Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the beef is well coated.
- 3
Warm tortillas according to package instructions (e.g., microwave, oven, or skillet).
- 4
Set up a taco bar with the seasoned beef, warm tortillas, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
- 5
Let everyone assemble their own tacos.
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