ground beef recipes
These ground beef tacos are a perfect weeknight meal, packed with flavor and easy to assemble. With zesty seasoning and fresh toppings, they are sure to be a hit with the family.
Equipment
- 1 skillet
- 1 spatula
- 1 tongs
- 1 serving platter
- 1 cooking spoon
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 taco shells or tortillas
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning 1 oz packet
- ½ cup water
- 8 pieces taco shells or small tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup salsa
- Optional sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, or avocado for topping
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- While the beef simmers, prepare your taco shells or tortillas by warming them in the oven or microwave.
- Assemble the tacos by spooning the ground beef mixture into each taco shell.
- Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
- Add any additional toppings you desire, such as jalapeños, cilantro, or avocado.
Notes
You can customize the toppings based on your preference.
For a healthier option, consider using lean ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
These tacos can be served with rice and beans as a side dish for a complete meal.