Ground Beef Tacos
Ground beef tacos with seasoned beef, crisp taco shells, and all your favorite toppings. The taco meat cooks in about 10 minutes, making this an easy dinner that everyone can build their own way.
Servings: 10 tacos
Ingredients
For the Taco Meat
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning homemade or store-bought
- ½ cup tomato juice
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar or lime juice
For Serving
- 8 to 12 flour tortillas corn tortillas, or crisp taco shells
- 1 (15 ounce) can refried beans warmed (optional)
- shredded cheddar cheese
- iceberg lettuce shredded
- 2 tomatoes diced
- 1 onion diced
- Sour cream salsa, guacamole, or pico de gallo
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, tomato juice, and vinegar or lime juice. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced and the meat is well coated with seasoning.
- Warm the tortillas or taco shells in the microwave for 15 to 30 seconds.
- Fill each taco with the seasoned beef and desired toppings.
Notes
Best Liquid for Taco Meat: Tomato juice adds a little extra flavor and richness to the taco meat, but chicken broth and water both work well.
Refried Bean Variation: For a heartier taco filling, stir a can of refried beans into the seasoned meat mixture after it finishes simmering. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until heated through.
Storage: Leftover taco meat can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1taco | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 475mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g
