Beef Tacos
Classic American beef tacos — seasoned ground beef in soft or hard tortillas with all the toppings. Tex-Mex weeknight standard.
Prep Time
17 min
Cook Time
29 min
Servings
6
Calories
391 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Beef600 g
- Tortilla3
- Onion1 ½ medium
- Tomato3 medium
- Cheese1 ½ cup
- Lettuce3 cups
- Mayonnaise4 ½ tbsp
- Salt1 ½ tsp
- Black Pepper¾ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Beef600 g
- Tortilla3
- Onion1.5 medium
- Tomato3 medium
- Cheese1.5 cup
- Lettuce3 cups
- Mayonnaise4.5 tbsp
- Salt1.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.75 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Brown 1 lb ground beef with 1 chopped onion. Drain. Add 1 packet taco seasoning + ¼ cup water; simmer 5 min.
- 2
Heat tortillas: corn (warm briefly) or hard shells (5 min in 350°F oven).
- 3
Prep toppings: shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar, chopped tomato, sour cream, salsa, sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro.
- 4
Build tacos: tortilla, beef, cheese (melts on hot beef), lettuce, tomato, salsa, sour cream.
- 5
Add cilantro, jalapeños, optional sliced avocado.
- 6
Serve immediately. Build to order. Lime wedges for squeezing.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Warm tortillas.
- 2.Cheese on hot beef.
- 3.Build to order.
- 4.Eat tilted for hard shells.
🔬 Why It Works
Classic beef tacos succeed with the combination of seasoned beef + cheese + fresh toppings in tortilla. The DIY format makes them interactive and customizable. Comfort food classic.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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