Zesty Quick Ground Beef Tacos
These Zesty Quick Ground Beef Tacos are perfect for a fast and flavorful weeknight meal. Browned ground beef is seasoned to perfection and served in warm taco shells with your favorite toppings.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
- 1 packet (or 2 tablespoons homemade) Taco Seasoning
- 1/4 cup Water
- 12-18 Taco Shells (hard or soft)
- 1 head (or bag) Shredded Lettuce
- 2-3 Roma Tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
Optional Toppings/Add-ins
- Salsa for serving
- 1/2 small Onion, diced
- 1/2 small Jalapeño, diced (for a spicy kick)
- 1 can (15 oz) Black Beans, rinsed and drained (for bean boost)
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then brown the ground beef, breaking it up until no pink remains.
- If desired, add diced jalapeño and onion during the last few minutes of browning, then drain any excess grease thoroughly.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet and stir in taco seasoning and water, along with black beans if using.
- Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the liquid evaporates and flavors meld; adjust seasoning as needed.
- While the beef simmers, warm taco shells according to package directions, typically by baking or microwaving.
- Spoon a generous amount of seasoned ground beef into each warm taco shell.
- Allow everyone to customize their tacos with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
- Serve the delicious Zesty Quick Ground Beef Tacos immediately and enjoy.
Notes
For extra flavor, toast the taco shells lightly in a dry skillet before warming them. Customize your tacos further with avocado, cilantro, or a squeeze of lime juice.