Classic Ground Beef and Cheese Tacos
Satisfy your taco cravings with these Classic Ground Beef and Cheese Tacos—an easy, family-friendly recipe that’s bursting with bold flavors and textures. Perfectly seasoned ground beef is sautéed to perfection and paired with melty cheddar cheese, all wrapped in warm, soft corn tortillas. Topped with crisp shredded lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, creamy sour cream, and zesty salsa, these tacos bring the ultimate combination of savory, fresh, and tangy goodness. Ready in just 25 minutes with a simple mix of staple ingredients like taco seasoning and a touch of olive oil, this recipe is an effortless way to bring taco night to your table. Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight meal or entertaining friends, these tacos are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 0.25 cup water
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup salsa
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Add taco seasoning and water to the cooked beef, stirring to combine.
Reduce heat to medium and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
While the beef is simmering, warm the corn tortillas. You can do this by either heating them in a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side or wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for about 30 seconds.
Fill each tortilla with a portion of the seasoned beef.
Top the beef with shredded cheddar cheese, allowing it to melt slightly.
Add shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes to each taco.
Serve the tacos with a dollop of sour cream and a spoonful of salsa on top, or on the side as preferred.
Enjoy your homemade ground beef and cheese tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2951 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 177.7 g | 228% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.5 g | 398% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 492 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 5149 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.8 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.0 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.6 g | ||
| Protein | 135.9 g | 272% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1376 mg | 106% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2299 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
