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Delicious ground beef tacos with fresh toppings

Best way to grow: 5-Star Ground Beef TacosGround Beef Tacos

These 5-star ground beef tacos are a delicious and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. Seasoned ground beef is served in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Ingredients
  

Taco Meat

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning
  • 0.5 cup Water

For Serving

  • 8 count Taco Shells or Tortillas
  • 1 head Lettuce shredded
  • 2 medium Tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream
  • 0.5 cup Salsa

Instructions
 

Taco Meat Preparation

  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
  • Stir in the taco seasoning and water, then bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the liquid has mostly absorbed, stirring occasionally.

Assemble and Serve

  • Warm the taco shells or tortillas according to package directions.
  • Set out the ground beef, warm tortillas, and all your desired toppings family-style.
  • Let everyone build their own tacos with their favorite combination of ingredients.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the ground beef. You can also customize your toppings with avocado, cilantro, or hot sauce.