Weeknight Ground Beef Tacos

Name: Weeknight Ground Beef Tacos
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 tbsp taco seasoning; ½ cup water; 8 corn tortillas; 1 cup shredded cheddar; 2 tomatoes; 2 cups romaine lettuce; ½ cup sour cream

Serves 4 · Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min · Beef

gluten-free nut-free

Contains: dairy

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (Meat)
1 tbsp taco seasoning (Pantry)
½ cup water (Pantry)
8 corn tortillas (Bakery)
1 cup shredded cheddar (Dairy)
2 tomatoes (Produce)
2 cups romaine lettuce (Produce)
½ cup sour cream (Dairy)

Steps

Brown the beef in a skillet, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain the fat.
Stir in the taco seasoning and water and simmer 5 minutes, until thick.
Warm the tortillas in a dry pan.
Fill with beef, then top with cheese, diced tomato, lettuce and sour cream.
Cook ground meat to 160°F (71°C) internal temperature (USDA).

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Added 2026-11-05. Original recipe by Fridge Plans.