Jul 14 2026

Beef Taco Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Ground beef, cheese, and pico de gallo

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Ingredients

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Meat

Taco Shells

Method

Preparing the Beef

  1. 1

    Cook the Ground Beef

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 6-8 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Taco Seasoning

    Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the cooked ground beef. Stir to combine and add 1/4 cup of water. Let it simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.

Assembling the Tacos

  1. 3

    Prepare Taco Shells

    While the beef is cooking, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the corn taco shells on a baking sheet and warm them in the oven for about 5 minutes.

  2. 4

    Fill the Taco Shells

    Once the taco shells are warmed, fill each shell with a generous portion of the seasoned ground beef.

  3. 5

    Add Toppings

    Top the beef with shredded cheese, pico de gallo, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve the Tacos

    Serve the tacos immediately while they are warm, along with extra pico de gallo and sour cream on the side, if desired.

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