How to Make Ground Beef Tacos

Ground beef tacos are popular Mexican tacos that are served on crunchy taco shells and are garnished with flavorful ground beef, shredded cheese, and fresh vegetables. These tacos are simple to prepare and are a must-make for dinner.

Makes: 12 tacos

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
12 taco shells
6 ounces (1½ cups) shredded American or cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 tomatoes, chopped
¾ cup salsa
¾ cup sour cream, if desired

Steps

1
Preheat the oven to 250° Fahrenheit or 120° Celsius.
2
In a medium-sized iron skillet, cook the ground beef and onion for about 8-10 minutes. Stir well with a wooden spoon and cook until the beef browns.

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3
Fold in the sauce, chili powder, salt, and garlic powder. Mix well and reduce the heat to a simmer.
4
Allow the ground beef to cook for about 10 minutes while covered.
5
Shut off the stove and set the ground beef aside to cool until warm. Drain any excess liquids.
6
Place the taco shells on an ungreased baking sheet.
7
Bake the taco shells for about 5 minutes until warm and slightly crisped. Set aside to cool for about 5 minutes.
8
Assemble the tacos. Place the ground beef mixture onto each taco. Sprinkle over the cheese, lettuce, and chopped tomatoes. Add a tablespoon of salsa and sour cream on each taco.
9
Serve. Place the tacos on a serving plate once assembled. Enjoy!

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