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A close-up of a crunchy ground beef taco filled with seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and sour cream.

Classic Ground Beef Tacos

A simple and flavorful ground beef taco recipe that's perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup water
For Serving
  • 8 taco shells hard or soft
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in water and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
  5. Warm taco shells according to package instructions.
  6. Fill each taco shell with the beef mixture. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime juice or chopped cilantro to the tacos.

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