Crunchy Beef Tacos
Get ready for a flavor-packed fiesta with these irresistible Crunchy Beef Tacos! This quick and easy weeknight recipe combines seasoned ground beef, perfectly simmered in a savory taco spice blend, with crisp taco shells for the ultimate texture combination. Pile on fresh toppings like shredded lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy sour cream, sharp cheddar cheese, and a sprinkle of sliced black olives or fresh cilantro for a customizable taco bar that’s fun for the whole family. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, these tacos are the epitome of convenient comfort food—perfect for Taco Tuesday or any night you're craving bold, Mexican-inspired flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 0.5 cup Water
- 12 pieces Crunchy taco shells
- 2 cups Shredded lettuce
- 1 cup Chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Sliced black olives
- 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through, approximately 7-10 minutes. Break up the beef into crumbles as it cooks.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
Return the skillet to the heat and add the taco seasoning and water. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
While the beef is cooking, prepare the toppings: shred the lettuce, chop the tomatoes, and set out the cheese, sour cream, black olives, and cilantro.
Heat the taco shells according to the package instructions.
To assemble the tacos, spoon a portion of the seasoned beef into each taco shell.
Top with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced olives, and cilantro, as desired.
Serve immediately, allowing everyone to build their own tacos with preferred toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
685 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.8 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 725 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.2 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 315 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 512 mg | 11% | |
*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.
