Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 taco shells (soft flour or crunchy corn)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Sour cream for serving
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in taco seasoning along with half a cup of water; simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Preheat oven per taco shell package instructions and bake until crispy (8-10 minutes).
- Fill warm taco shells with seasoned beef mixture.
- Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, and optional toppings like jalapeños or cilantro.
- Serve immediately with sour cream on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg