Description
Make simple beef tacos for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 corn taco shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the meat until it browns completely.
- Drain the excess fat from the pan.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and garlic powder.
- Pour in the water and stir to combine.
- Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes until the liquid reduces.
- Warm the taco shells in the oven.
- Spoon the beef into the shells.
- Top with lettuce and cheese.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to save time on draining.
- Add diced tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Store leftover meat in an airtight container for three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
Keywords: ground beef recipes, easy tacos, family dinner, quick beef meals