Juicy Ground Beef Tacos Ready in Just 25 Minutes
Easy homemade ground beef tacos with simple ingredients and quick preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 500 g ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 taco shells
- Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, grated cheese, sour cream
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until softened (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water.
- Simmer for 5–7 minutes until mixture thickens.
- Warm taco shells in oven or microwave.
- Spoon beef mixture into shells and top with desired toppings.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for less fat.
- Adjust taco seasoning to taste.
- Add toppings like avocado or salsa for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg