ground beef Recipe
These delicious ground beef tacos are quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Packed with flavor and topped with your favorite toppings, they are sure to satisfy everyone at the table.
Equipment
- 1 skillet
- 1 cooking spoon or spatula
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
- 8 taco shells or tortillas
- 4 serving plates
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 ounce/28 g)
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 pieces taco shells or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your preference)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- to taste sour cream Optional toppings.
- to taste salsa Optional toppings.
- to taste sliced jalapeños Optional toppings.
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet, sautéing for about 2-3 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with your cooking spoon. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and fully cooked.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet if necessary.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Mix thoroughly, allowing the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- While the beef mixture is simmering, prepare the taco shells or tortillas according to package instructions.
- Once the beef is ready, assemble each taco by filling a shell with the beef mixture, then top with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and any additional toppings you desire.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
You can customize your tacos with various toppings such as avocado, black beans, or corn.
For a healthier option, swap out regular taco shells for lettuce leaves.
Leftover beef mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and used in other dishes such as quesadillas or burrito bowls.