Quick Ground Beef Tacos
Quick Ground Beef Tacos
Ingredients
For the Seasoned Ground Beef
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 yellow onion, small, finely diced
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 ounce taco seasoning mix, packet (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Serving and Toppings
- 12 taco shells, hard or soft corn/flour tortillas
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa, your favorite type
- 1 avocado, large, diced or sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced yellow onion. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant. Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and coated the beef.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
While the beef simmers, prepare your taco shells or tortillas. If using hard taco shells, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and warm them according to package directions, typically 3-5 minutes. If using soft tortillas, warm them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 15-30 seconds per side, or microwave briefly.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 4
Arrange all your prepared toppings (shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, diced avocado, and lime wedges) on a serving platter or in small bowls.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
To assemble, spoon the seasoned ground beef into the warm taco shells or tortillas. Let everyone customize their tacos with their favorite toppings. Serve immediately with lime wedges for an extra squeeze of freshness.
⏱️ 3 min
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Quick Ground Beef Tacos
Ingredients
For the Seasoned Ground Beef
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 yellow onion, small, finely diced
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 ounce taco seasoning mix, packet (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Serving and Toppings
- 12 taco shells, hard or soft corn/flour tortillas
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa, your favorite type
- 1 avocado, large, diced or sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced yellow onion. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant. Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and coated the beef.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
While the beef simmers, prepare your taco shells or tortillas. If using hard taco shells, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and warm them according to package directions, typically 3-5 minutes. If using soft tortillas, warm them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 15-30 seconds per side, or microwave briefly.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 4
Arrange all your prepared toppings (shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, diced avocado, and lime wedges) on a serving platter or in small bowls.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
To assemble, spoon the seasoned ground beef into the warm taco shells or tortillas. Let everyone customize their tacos with their favorite toppings. Serve immediately with lime wedges for an extra squeeze of freshness.
⏱️ 3 min