Weeknight Beef and Cheddar Tacos
Quick and easy, these weeknight tacos are packed with flavorful ground beef, cheddar cheese, and your favorite toppings. Perfect for a customizable family dinner.
Equipment
- large skillet
- spatula
- bowls
Ingredients
Taco Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 12-16 taco shells hard or soft tortillas, your preference
Toppings
- 1 head lettuce shredded
- 2 Roma tomatoes diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream Optional toppings
- salsa Optional toppings
- guacamole Optional toppings
- sliced jalapeños Optional toppings
- chopped onion Optional toppings
- fresh cilantro Optional toppings
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the ground beef, breaking it up until no longer pink; drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water, simmer for 5-7 minutes until liquid evaporates and meat is coated.
- While meat simmers, shred lettuce, dice tomatoes, and prepare other desired toppings in separate bowls.
- Warm taco shells or tortillas according to package directions, either in the oven, microwave, or a dry skillet.
- Arrange warm shells, seasoned meat, and toppings for everyone to build their own tacos.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a squeeze of lime juice to the cooked beef. You can also customize your toppings with additional vegetables or spicy sauces. Great for meal prepping!