Easy Ground Beef Street Tacos
These Easy Ground Beef Street Tacos are quick, healthy, and delicious, perfect for a simple homemade dinner with plenty of toppings and flavor.
Ingredients
For the tacos
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup tomato sauce or puree
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons water or beef broth
- 8 –10 taco shells or flour tortillas
- 3 –4 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning mix, or store-bought
Topping ideas use your favorites
- Cheddar cheese
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red onion
- Lettuce
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Make the beef filling: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up so it cooks evenly. Drain any extra grease.1 pound lean ground beef, 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Add the sauce: Stir in tomato sauce, water or beef broth, and taco seasoning. Mix well and bring to a simmer so the flavors come together.½ cup tomato sauce or puree, 3 tablespoons water or beef broth
- Simmer: Reduce heat and let it cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened and flavorful.3 –4 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning mix
- Warm the shells: Heat taco shells or flour tortillas according to package directions so they’re soft and pliable.8 –10 taco shells or flour tortillas
- Assemble tacos: Spoon beef mixture into each shell. Add your favorite toppings and serve fresh.Cheddar cheese, Cherry tomatoes, Red onion, Lettuce, Sour cream
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 266mgPotassium: 363mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 138IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 2mg
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