Description
Classic Beef Tacos are a quick and tasty Mexican-inspired dish featuring seasoned ground beef cooked on the stovetop, served in warm taco shells, and topped with fresh, customizable ingredients. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, these tacos bring together savory beef, aromatic spices, and crunchy toppings in an easy-to-make recipe.
Ingredients
Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
Taco Assembly
- 8 taco shells or tortillas
Toppings (optional)
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Salsa
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat to prepare for cooking the beef.
- Cook ground beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook it thoroughly, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is fully browned and no longer pink.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Mix in the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until the onions become soft and translucent, releasing their flavor.
- Add seasoning: Stir in the taco seasoning and water, ensuring the beef is evenly coated with the spices to develop a rich, savory flavor.
- Simmer beef mixture: Let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Warm taco shells: Heat the taco shells or tortillas according to the package instructions until they are warm and pliable for filling.
- Assemble tacos: Spoon the cooked beef mixture into each taco shell, then top with your preferred toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately to enjoy them at their freshest and most flavorful.
Notes
- Drain excess grease from the cooked beef before adding taco seasoning to avoid greasy tacos.
- Use ground turkey or chicken as a lighter alternative to ground beef.
- Leftover beef mixture can be repurposed in taco bowls, quesadillas, or burritos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
