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Ground Beef Tacos

Delicious and easy-to-make ground beef tacos, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Taco Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio recommended
  • 1 tsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 cup water to help blend flavors
Taco Assembly
  • 8 pieces taco shells soft or hard, as preferred
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/2 cup sour cream optional
  • 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños optional

Method
 

Prepare the Taco Filling
  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned.
  4. Stir in the taco seasoning and water, simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the taco shells according to package instructions.
  2. Fill each taco shell with the beef mixture.
  3. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, and any other desired toppings.
  4. Serve immediately with sour cream and jalapeños on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings based on your preferences.

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