Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBenjo's TacosBeef Taco Recipe

Beef Taco Recipe

Inspired by Benjo's Tacos
Time30m
Serves4

Seasoned ground beef

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking the Beef

  1. 1

    Brown the Ground Beef

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook, stirring frequently, until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Drain Excess Fat

    Once the beef is browned, drain any excess fat from the skillet.

  3. 3

    Add Taco Seasoning

    Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the browned beef. Add the water and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Mixture

    Reduce the heat and let the beef simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.

Assembling the Tacos

  1. 5

    Prepare Taco Shells

    While the beef is simmering, prepare the taco shells according to package instructions, typically by warming them in the oven or microwave.

  2. 6

    Fill Taco Shells

    Once the taco shells are ready, fill each shell with a generous amount of the seasoned beef mixture.

  3. 7

    Add Toppings

    Top each filled taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and sliced jalapeños as desired.

  4. 8

    Serve

    Serve the tacos immediately, while the shells are warm and the toppings are fresh.

More from Benjo's Tacos