Ground Beef Tacos

Flavorful ground beef seasoned with classic Tex-Mex spices, served in soft tortillas with fresh lettuce, cheese, and a quick salsa, creating a customizable weeknight favorite.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 3
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $5.85/serving

Dietary

• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein

Tags

• quick
• comfort food
• kid-friendly
• savory
• fresh

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)
• 1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
• 1 ounce taco seasoning mix
• 0.5 cup water
• 12 flour tortillas (small)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 2 cup lettuce (shredded)
• 1 cup salsa (mild)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced yellow onion. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until browned and the onion is softened, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
2. Stir in the taco seasoning mix and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
3. Warm the flour tortillas according to package directions (microwave, oven, or skillet).
4. Serve the seasoned ground beef in the warm tortillas, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, and optional mild salsa.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the beef with the taco seasoning. Store leftover beef mixture and toppings separately in the refrigerator.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 710
• Protein: 37 g
• Carbohydrates: 54 g
• Fat: 38 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sodium: 1350 mg
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Cholesterol: 110 mg