Description
Crispy Ground Beef Tacos are a flavor-packed delight that combines seasoned ground beef, fresh toppings, and crunchy taco shells. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these tacos are quick to whip up and customizable to suit everyone’s tastes. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch paired with savory, juicy goodness that will have your guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 8 hard taco shells
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 6-8 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Drain excess grease, add taco seasoning and water according to package instructions. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake taco shells until golden brown.
- Assemble each shell with seasoned beef, shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes.
- Top with sour cream and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet/Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with toppings like cheese, avocado, or jalapeños. To ensure crispy taco shells, avoid adding too many wet ingredients.