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Close-up of three flavorful beef tacos generously filled with meat and toppings

Quick way to grow perfect 3 Beef Tacos

These quick beef tacos are perfect for a weeknight meal. Featuring seasoned ground beef in warm tortillas, they are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 tacos
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 12 taco shells or tortillas
  • shredded lettuce
  • diced tomatoes
  • shredded cheese
  • sour cream
  • salsa

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then drain any excess fat.
  2. Stir in the taco seasoning and water, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  3. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
  4. Warm the taco shells or tortillas according to package directions.
  5. Fill each taco shell with the seasoned beef, and top with your desired toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and salsa.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of chili powder or cumin to the beef while it's browning.