American · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Beef tacos
25 minutes · 4 servings · omnivore
A very common American taco-night staple, adjusted for easy home cooking.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 taco shells or small tortillas
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Let’s make it
- Brown the beef in a skillet over medium heat until it reaches 160°F; drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water, then simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until saucy.
- Warm the taco shells or tortillas.
- Fill with beef, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sour cream.
- Serve immediately.
Set out the fillings and let kids build their own tacos.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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