Beef Tacos

Classic ground beef tacos served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings, offering a customizable and family-friendly meal in under 30 minutes.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 8
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.49/serving

Dietary

• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein

Tags

• quick
• comfort food
• savory
• kid-friendly

Ingredients

• 1.5 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)
• 0.5 cup water
• 2 tablespoon taco seasoning mix (low sodium preferred)
• 16 flour tortillas (small)
• 2 cup shredded lettuce (shredded)
• 1.5 cup Roma tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese blend (shredded)
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup salsa
• 1 package tortilla chips (for serving)

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, cook the 1 1/2 pounds ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
2. Stir in the 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has mostly absorbed.
3. While the beef cooks, warm the 16 small flour tortillas according to package directions (microwave, oven, or skillet). Prepare the toppings: shred the 2 cups shredded lettuce and chop the 1 1/2 cups Roma tomatoes.
4. Serve the seasoned ground beef in warm flour tortillas with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese blend, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 1/2 cup salsa. Provide tortilla chips on the side for a complete meal.

Notes

Customize toppings with sliced avocado, pickled jalapeños, or chopped cilantro. Leftover taco meat reheats well and can be used for salads or quesadillas.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 460
• Protein: 27.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 30.2 g
• Fat: 24.5 g
• Fiber: 3.1 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Saturated Fat: 11.5 g
• Sugar: 2.8 g
• Cholesterol: 80 mg