ground beef dishes for dinner
Enjoy a flavorful and satisfying dinner with these classic ground beef tacos. Perfectly seasoned beef is loaded into warm tortillas and topped with your favorite garnishes for a delightful meal.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 spoon or spatula
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 cutting board
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix (1 oz or 28 g)
- ½ cup water (120 mL)
- 8 pieces taco shells or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- optional toppings sliced jalapeños, avocado, cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain excess grease if needed, then add the diced onion and cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.
- While the beef is cooking, warm the taco shells or tortillas according to package instructions.
- Assemble the tacos by spooning the beef mixture into the shells or tortillas.
- Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Add any additional toppings you desire, such as jalapeños, avocado, or cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious tacos!
Notes
Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.
You can also add black beans or corn to the beef mixture for extra flavor and texture.
For a healthier version, use lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey.