
Classic Ground Beef Tacos 1769463463083 O2pz
A timeless family favorite featuring seasoned ground beef nestled in crispy shells with fresh toppings.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (80/20 lean)
- 1 tablespoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 cup Tomato sauce
- 0.25 cup Water
- 12 pieces Hard taco shells
- 1 cup Shredded iceberg lettuce
- 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Diced tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons Sour cream(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Cook the beef until fully browned, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon.
- 3
Drain the excess grease from the skillet to ensure the meat isn't too oily.
- 4
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, tomato sauce, and water.
- 5
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the liquid has thickened and coated the meat.
- 6
Preheat the taco shells in a 350°F oven for 3 minutes to make them extra crunchy.
- 7
Spoon approximately 2-3 tablespoons of the beef mixture into each taco shell.
- 8
Top each taco with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
420
kcal
Protein
24
g
Carbs
22
g
Fat
28
g
Fiber
4
g
Sugar
2
g
Sodium
640
mg
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