Description
Crispy taco shells filled with savory seasoned ground beef and topped with fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and creamy sour cream. A quick and satisfying meal that is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 8 crispy taco shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it apart until fully browned.
- Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water, then simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until thickened.
- Place taco shells in the oven and warm for 5 minutes until crisp.
- Spoon seasoned beef evenly into each taco shell.
- Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Warm the taco shells before filling to prevent cracking.
- Prepare the beef filling up to two days in advance and refrigerate.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken if preferred.
- Add sliced jalapeños for extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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