Easy Beef Tacos
Classic ground beef tacos with crisp shells, lettuce, cheddar, and salsa for a quick weeknight dinner.

Total
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 8 oz Ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tbsp Taco seasoning
- 6 shells Hard taco shells
- 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/4 cup Salsa
- 2 tbsp Sour cream(optional)
- 1/4 cup Water
Instructions
- 1
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- 2
Stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
- 3
While the beef simmers, warm the taco shells in a 350°F oven or per package directions, about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Spoon the seasoned beef into the warm shells and top with lettuce, cheddar, salsa, and sour cream. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
560
28% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 34 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
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