Ground Beef Tacos Recipe
Ground beef or shredded chicken on a bed of beans, lettuce & guac salad
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional toppings
Method
Cooking the Beef
- 1
Brown the Ground Beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.
- 2
Add Taco Seasoning
Once the beef is browned, drain any excess fat. Stir in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the seasoning is well blended.
Assembling the Tacos
- 3
Prepare the Beans
While the beef is cooking, heat the black beans in a small saucepan over low heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Chop the Lettuce
Wash and chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- 5
Warm Taco Shells
If using hard taco shells, warm them in the oven according to package instructions. If using tortillas, warm them on a skillet or in the microwave.
- 6
Build the Tacos
Layer the warmed taco shell with a spoonful of beans, followed by the seasoned ground beef, chopped lettuce, and a generous dollop of guacamole. Add optional toppings as desired.