Ground Beef Tacos
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A simple and flavorful ground beef taco recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Author: Caroline Hayes
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Lactose
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 taco shells or tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Warm taco shells or tortillas according to package instructions.
- Fill shells with beef mixture, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for less grease.
- For extra flavor, toast the taco shells lightly.
- Meal prep the beef filling ahead of time for quick assembly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg