Kenji’s 5-star Classic Ground Beef Tacos
A simple and delicious recipe for classic ground beef tacos, perfect for a fun family taco night.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 tacos
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 taco shells
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Warm the taco shells according to package directions.
- Fill the taco shells with the seasoned ground beef.
- Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier taco, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the ground beef mixture.
- You can also use ground turkey or chicken for this recipe.
- Prepare your toppings ahead of time for a quick assembly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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