Ground Beef Tacos

Prep 25 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 6

This taco recipe is the classic Tex-Mex-style version of tacos that many Americans grow up with: seasoned ground beef stuffed in a crispy taco shell with additional fillings like lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and sour cream. Even better, these ground beef tacos can be on the table in just 25 minutes. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated June 13, 2019

Ingredients

lb lean ground beef

medium onion, chopped

teaspoon chili powder

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon garlic powder

can (8 oz) tomato sauce

Old El Paso™ crunchy taco shells

1 1/2

cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)

cups shredded lettuce

medium tomatoes, chopped

3/4

cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

3/4

cup sour cream, if desired

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 250°F. In large skillet, brown ground beef and onion over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
2

Stir in chili powder, salt, garlic powder and tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
3

Meanwhile, place taco shells on ungreased cookie sheet. Heat at 250°F. for 5 minutes.
4

To assemble tacos, layer beef mixture, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes in each taco shell. Serve with salsa; top with sour cream.

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Expert Tips

Chili powder is a vibrant mix of dried oregano, garlic, cumin, and mild to hot chiles. Commercial blends can vary in flavor, but they all add that south-of-the-border taste to the meat. Choose a chipotle chili powder for more heat and a smoky undertone to the flavor it adds.
These are very classic Mexican-American style tacos, the beauty of which is they’re completely customizable. Skip the ground beef and swap in ground chicken (which is terrific with taco seasoning), use Old El Paso™ soft flour tortillas warmed per package directions instead of the crunch taco shells, and bump up the toppings—set out bowls of chopped radish, sliced green onion, pickled jalapeños, and/or torn fresh cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tacos

Calories: 390
Calories from Fat: 210

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 23g; 36%
Saturated Fat 11g 53% Trans Fat 1/2g
Cholesterol: 75mg; 25%
Sodium: 890mg; 37%
Potassium: 440mg; 13%
Total Carbohydrate: 23g; 8%
Dietary Fiber 3g 14% Sugars 5g
Protein: 22g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 20%; 20%
Vitamin C: 8%; 8%
Calcium: 25%; 25%
Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

Dinner will be ready in 25 minutes! Enjoy this beef taco recipe that’s made using ground beef, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Add some flair with salsa, cilantro, chopped peppers and guacamole. Or switch things up a bit and make them with ground turkey or meat substitute. Serve these tacos with some freshly steamed vegetables and a side of white or brown rice, and you have a Taco Tuesday dinner that’s sure to be a hit with everyone. Now that you know how to make tacos, you can experiment with fillings that go beyond ground beef. Try tacos al pastor (made with seasoned pork steak strips), shrimp tacos, tacos filled with carne asada (seasoned flank steak) and more. So, once you’ve had your fill of ground beef tacos, try your hand at any one of these delicious takes on tacos.