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Classic Beef Tacos

Classic Beef Tacos

By Shona Bonewit

Total: 30 minutes
MexicanMainDinner

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 12 pieces hard taco shells
  • 2 cups lettuce
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning mix
  • 1/4 cup water
  • to taste n/a salt
  • to taste n/a pepper

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned.

2

Add 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning mix to the beef, along with 1/4 cup of water. Stir well to combine and let simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the mixture thickens. Add salt and pepper to taste.

3

While the beef is simmering, shred 2 cups of lettuce and grate 1 cup of cheddar cheese if not pre-shredded.

4

Warm the taco shells according to the package instructions, either in a preheated oven or microwave.

5

To assemble the tacos, fill each shell with a portion of the seasoned beef. Top with shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a spoonful of salsa.

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Classic Beef Tacos

By Shona Bonewit

MexicanMainDinner
Classic Beef Tacos - ground beef, hard taco shells recipe

This Mexican Main Dinner recipe is ready in 30 minutes and features ground beef, hard taco shells, lettuce and other delicious ingredients. Contains 425 calories total.

30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 12 pieces hard taco shells
  • 2 cups lettuce
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning mix
  • 1/4 cup water
  • to taste n/a salt
  • to taste n/a pepper

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned.

2

Add 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning mix to the beef, along with 1/4 cup of water. Stir well to combine and let simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the mixture thickens. Add salt and pepper to taste.

3

While the beef is simmering, shred 2 cups of lettuce and grate 1 cup of cheddar cheese if not pre-shredded.

4

Warm the taco shells according to the package instructions, either in a preheated oven or microwave.

5

To assemble the tacos, fill each shell with a portion of the seasoned beef. Top with shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a spoonful of salsa.

Nutritional Information

Calories per Serving: 425

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