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.

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Beef Tacos
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
Servings
4

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. 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. 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. 3

    Warm tortillas according to package instructions (e.g., microwave, oven, or skillet).

  4. 4

    Set up a taco bar with the seasoned beef, warm tortillas, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa.

  5. 5

    Let everyone assemble their own tacos.

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