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Two crunchy ground beef tacos filled with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and sour cream, part of our irresistible taco recipes.

Classic Beef Tacos

A simple recipe for classic beef tacos with seasoned ground beef and fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup water
For the Toppings
  • 8 taco shells
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
  2. Drain excess fat from the skillet. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Warm the taco shells according to package instructions.
  4. Fill each taco shell with the beef mixture. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add diced onions or jalapeños as toppings.

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