Beef tacos with toppings

Beef Tacos

Seasoned ground beef in crispy shells with cheese, lettuce, and tomato.

By Recipes Editorial Team Published August 18, 2026

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 25 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320 kcal

Ingredients

4 servings

1 lb ground beef (about 450 g)
2 tbsp taco seasoning
½ cup water
8 taco shells
1 cup shredded cheese
1 tomato, diced
1 cup shredded lettuce

Instructions

Brown the ground beef in a skillet; drain fat.
Stir in the taco seasoning and water; simmer 5 minutes.
Warm the taco shells.
Fill the shells with beef, cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
Serve with salsa if desired.

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated.

Calories: 320 kcal
Protein: 20g
Carbs: 18g
Fat: 18g
Fiber: 2g

Tips

Drain fat for crisp filling.
Warm shells so they don't crack.

Variations

Add black beans.
Use soft tortillas.

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