Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
- 1 cup water
- 8 taco shells or tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, jalapeños
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, then add minced garlic.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Warm taco shells or tortillas according to package instructions.
- Fill each taco shell with seasoned beef and top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and optional toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (160g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg