Classic Ground Beef Tacos

These simple, savory ground beef tacos are a crowd-pleasing classic featuring perfectly seasoned meat tucked into warm, crunchy tortillas. They are an ideal introduction to home cooking with bold flavors and minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g)

ground beef (85% lean)

1 ounce

taco seasoning packet

0.75 cups

water

8 shells

hard taco shells

1 cup

shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup

shredded iceberg lettuce

Steps

1. 1

   Place 1 lb (450 g) ground beef into a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat (375°F/190°C).

2. 2

   Break the 1 lb (450 g) ground beef into smaller pieces using a wooden spoon while it cooks.

3. 3

   Cook the 1 lb (450 g) ground beef until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) and is fully browned, about 8 minutes.

4. 4

   Drain any excess liquid from the 12-inch nonstick skillet carefully using a colander.

5. 5

   Return the cooked 1 lb (450 g) ground beef to the 12-inch nonstick skillet and add 1 ounce taco seasoning packet along with 0.75 cups water.

6. 6

   Stir the 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 1 ounce taco seasoning packet, and 0.75 cups water together with a wooden spoon.

7. 7

   Simmer the mixture on low heat until the sauce thickens and coats the meat, about 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Heat the 8 hard taco shells in the oven at 325°F (163°C) on a baking sheet until they are warm and crisp, about 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Assemble each of the 8 hard taco shells by filling them with the cooked meat, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce.

Per serving: 350 calories · 22 g protein · 28 g carbs · 16 g fat

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