Description
Crispy Ground Beef Tacos are a family favorite, featuring perfectly seasoned beef, crisp taco shells, and all the classic toppings! A quick and easy meal perfect for busy nights, these tacos deliver big flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Ground Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Taco Shells:
- 8 small crispy taco shells (store-bought or homemade)
For Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Salsa (optional)
- Jalapeños, sliced (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ground Beef:
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
Drain excess fat, if needed. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the taco seasoning and water, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the beef is well coated and the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste. - Prepare the Taco Shells:
If using store-bought crispy taco shells, heat them according to the package instructions. If making homemade crispy shells, fry them in hot oil until golden and crisp, then drain on paper towels. - Assemble the Tacos:
Fill each taco shell with a generous portion of the seasoned ground beef mixture.
Top with shredded lettuce, cheese, diced tomato, sour cream, salsa, jalapeños, and cilantro. - Serve and Enjoy:
Serve the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side for extra freshness.
Notes
- Feel free to swap ground beef for ground turkey, chicken, or even plant-based ground meat for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- If you prefer your tacos spicier, add hot sauce or more jalapeños as toppings.
- You can add more veggies like avocado, corn, or black beans for additional flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg