Jul 14 2026

Taco 12 Recipe

Time30m
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Taco Filling

Taco Shells

Method

Prepare the Taco Filling

  1. 1

    Cook Ground Beef

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Taco Seasoning

    Once the beef is browned, drain excess fat if necessary. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the beef and stir well.

  3. 3

    Add Water

    Pour in the water and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Prepare Taco Shells

  1. 4

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a dry skillet or microwave, warm the corn tortillas until pliable. This usually takes about 30 seconds in a hot skillet or 1 minute in the microwave.

Assemble Tacos

  1. 5

    Build the Taco

    On each warmed tortilla, spoon a generous amount of the seasoned beef mixture. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, sliced jalapeños, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.

  2. 6

    Serve

    Serve immediately while warm, allowing guests to customize their tacos with additional toppings as desired.

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