Beef Tacos
Learn how to prepare savory ground beef and assemble delicious tacos with your favorite toppings. This recipe offers a versatile base for various taco night ideas.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Taco holder (optional)
Ingredients
Taco Meat
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 0.5 cup water
For Serving
- 12 taco shells or tortillas
- 2 cups lettuce shredded
- 1 tomatoes diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup salsa
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, then drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Warm the taco shells or tortillas according to package directions.
- Fill each taco shell with the beef mixture and your desired toppings.
Notes
Here are 4 ideas to customize your Beef Tacos: 1. **Spicy Tacos:** Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the beef mixture for an extra kick. 2. **Loaded Nacho Tacos:** Crumble tortilla chips into the taco, then top with queso, jalapeños, and black beans. 3. **Breakfast Tacos:** Scramble some eggs and mix them into the beef, then add avocado and a fried egg on top. 4. **Taco Salad Bowl:** Serve the beef mixture over a bed of mixed greens instead of in a shell, adding corn, black beans, and a cilantro-lime dressing.