Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 12 taco shells or small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese
- Sour cream (optional)
- Salsa (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced and the beef is well coated.
- Warm taco shells or tortillas according to package directions.
- Fill each taco shell or tortilla with the seasoned beef mixture.
- Top with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa, if desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of taco seasoning to your preference.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the beef mixture.
- Consider adding other toppings like sliced avocado, pickled jalapeños, or black beans.
- Leftover beef can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg