Beef Taco Recipe
EASY Ground Beef Tacos - Crispy and delicious tacos filled with seasoned ground beef and all your favorite toppings. Simple, quick and absolutely amazing!
Servings: 6
Calories: 262kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef , 80-90% lean
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning , more to taste
- 1/2 cup salsa or tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup water , more as needed
- 12 taco shells , or small tortillas
S&P to taste
Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onion and cook until browned, stirring occasionally breaking up any large pieces.
- Once browned, drain off any extra grease. Then add in the taco seasoning, salsa and water. Bring to a light simmer. Add more water as desired.
- Serve in taco shells as-is or place in a 9x13 dish to bake. Then add cheese and bake at 400°F for 10 minutes.
- Add desired toppings.
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Notes
Optional: You can also add 1-2 Tablespoons of refried beans to the base of the beef tacos. If I'm adding them, I like to place them in a zip top bag and then snip the top off and place it on the bottom of the shell.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1.8mg