Tex-Mex Beef Tacos
Seasoned ground beef tacos with crispy shells, melted cheese, and fresh toppings. Ready in 20 minutes for a crowd-pleasing weeknight meal.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
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Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 12 shells corn or flour taco shells
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup diced tomato
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~6 minutes.
- 2
Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- 3
Warm taco shells in a dry skillet over low heat, ~1 minute per side, or use pre-warmed shells.
- 4
Fill each shell with seasoned beef, then top with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and a dollop of sour cream.
- 5
Serve immediately while shells are warm.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- knife
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