Ground Beef Tacos

Taco night is everyone's favorite night! This crunchy Ground Beef Taco recipe is loaded up with seasoned ground beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream!

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 458kcal

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion (chopped)
2 Tablespoons homemade or store bought taco seasoning
2 Tablespoons water
½ cup tomato sauce
Crunchy taco shells
Shredded cheese (Mexican blend)
Iceberg lettuce (shredded)
Tomatoes (diced)
Sour cream

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the onion and saute until just beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the beef, using a spatula or wooden spoon to break it up, and cook undisturbed until the bottom is well browned. Flip, and continue to cook until no pink remains. Drain all but a few tablespoons of fat from the pan.
Stir in the tomato sauce and water and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Let simmer for about 2-3 minutes, or until water is cooked off and the mixture is heated through. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Scoop taco meat into shells.
Add your toppings of choice.

Notes

Feel free to omit the onion if you prefer, or if you want to save time.

Increase the heat by adding more red pepper flakes or a few teaspoons of chipotles in adobo sauce.

Equipment

large nonstick skillet

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Beef tacos, Easy ground beef tacos, Easy tacos, Ground beef tacos, Taco Tuesday

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