Easy Ground Beef Tacos
Quick and delicious ground beef tacos, perfect for busy weeknights and casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Beef-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 taco seasoning packet
- 12 taco shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Sour cream (optional)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it’s browned.
- Drain any excess fat.
- Sprinkle in the taco seasoning, adding the recommended amount of liquid as per the packet instructions.
- Allow the mixture to simmer until it’s heated through and everything is well combined.
- While that simmers, prepare your taco shells according to package instructions.
- Fill each taco shell with the seasoned beef mixture and top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, and any other toppings you love.
- Serve immediately, with sour cream and hot sauce on the side if desired.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based alternatives. Store leftover beef in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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