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A delicious plate of ground beef tacos filled with fresh toppings.

5-Star Ground Beef Tacos

These 5-Star Ground Beef Tacos are a quick and delicious meal perfect for any night of the week. With seasoned ground beef and your favorite toppings, these tacos are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 12 taco shells
  • shredded lettuce
  • diced tomatoes
  • shredded cheese
  • sour cream

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, draining any excess grease.
  2. Stir in the taco seasoning and water, then bring to a simmer and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated.
  3. Warm the taco shells according to package directions.
  4. Fill each taco shell with the seasoned ground beef, then top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the ground beef. You can also customize your toppings with salsa, guacamole, or sliced jalapeños.