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Three ground beef tacos recipe with crispy corn shells, seasoned meat, shredded cheese, lettuce, and fresh cilantro on a wooden cutting board with lime wedges
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Ground Beef Taco Recipe

Classic seasoned ground beef taco Recipe served in crispy shells with fresh toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream. A quick and delicious family favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 8 taco shells
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • Salsa as desired

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks, about 7 minutes.
  2. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
  3. Add taco seasoning and water to the beef, stir to combine.
  4. Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Warm taco shells according to package directions.
  6. Fill each shell with seasoned beef.
  7. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, onion, and salsa as desired.
  8. Serve immediately.