Quick Ground Beef Tacos
Quick Ground Beef Tacos
Ingredients
For the Tacos
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 yellow onion, medium, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ounce taco seasoning mix, packet (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 cup water
- 12 corn tortillas, 6-inch
For Serving
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 Roma tomatoes, medium, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no pink remains, which will take about 5 to 7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Add the chopped yellow onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened and become translucent.
⏱️ 4 min - 3
Stir in the taco seasoning mix and 1/2 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld. Stir occasionally.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
While the meat simmers, warm the corn tortillas. You can do this by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30 to 60 seconds, or by heating them individually in a dry skillet over medium heat for 15 to 20 seconds per side until pliable.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
To assemble the tacos, spoon the seasoned ground beef mixture into the warm corn tortillas. Top with shredded lettuce, diced Roma tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a spoonful of salsa.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your quick ground beef tacos.
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Quick Ground Beef Tacos
Ingredients
For the Tacos
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 yellow onion, medium, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ounce taco seasoning mix, packet (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 cup water
- 12 corn tortillas, 6-inch
For Serving
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 Roma tomatoes, medium, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no pink remains, which will take about 5 to 7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Add the chopped yellow onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened and become translucent.
⏱️ 4 min - 3
Stir in the taco seasoning mix and 1/2 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld. Stir occasionally.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
While the meat simmers, warm the corn tortillas. You can do this by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30 to 60 seconds, or by heating them individually in a dry skillet over medium heat for 15 to 20 seconds per side until pliable.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
To assemble the tacos, spoon the seasoned ground beef mixture into the warm corn tortillas. Top with shredded lettuce, diced Roma tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a spoonful of salsa.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your quick ground beef tacos.