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Juicy seasoned ground beef in taco shells topped with fresh lettuce, cheese, and sour cream

Ground Beef Tacos

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 325
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprik a
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup wate r
  • 8 taco shells (hard or soft)
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Method
 

  1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef.
  2. Cook the beef for 7 to 10 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula, until no pink remains.
  3. Drain the rendered fat from the skillet.
  4. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the beef.
  5. Pour in the water and stir to combine thoroughly.
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the liquid has reduced and formed a light sauce.
  7. Warm the taco shells according to package instructions.
  8. Distribute the beef mixture evenly among the 8 shells.
  9. Top each taco with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream.