Beef Tacos Recipe
Soft or hard shell tacos filled with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, and cheese.
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Ingredients
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Taco Ingredients
Method
Taco Preparation
- 1
Cook the Beef
In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- 2
Add Seasoning
Once the beef is browned, drain any excess fat. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- 3
Prepare the Taco Shells
While the beef is simmering, prepare your taco shells as per the package instructions (if using hard shells, bake them for a few minutes for added crunch).
- 4
Assemble the Tacos
Fill each taco shell with the seasoned beef, then top with chopped lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa to your liking.
- 5
Serve
Serve the tacos immediately while they are warm, and enjoy!
