Classic Beef Tacos

Seasoned ground beef fills warm tortillas with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, sharp cheddar, and fresh onion for a quick, family-friendly taco dinner.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 15 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 medium yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 0.5 cup water
• 12 6-inch corn tortillas
• 2 cups romaine lettuce
• 1 medium tomato
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• 0.25 medium yellow onion
• 1 medium lime

Cooking instructions

1. Finely chop 1/2 medium onion for the beef. Shred the lettuce, dice the tomato, shred the cheddar, finely dice the remaining 1/4 onion, and cut the lime into wedges. (about 15 min)
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat, until browned and the beef reaches 160°F. Drain excess fat if needed. (about 8 min) — Medium-high heat
3. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer, then cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is mostly absorbed and the beef is thickly sauced. (about 4 min) — Simmer
4. Warm the tortillas in a clean skillet over medium heat for about 20 seconds per side, or wrap them in a damp towel and microwave until pliable. (about 4 min) — Medium heat
5. Fill each tortilla with seasoned beef, lettuce, tomato, cheddar, and diced onion. Serve immediately with lime wedges. (about 2 min)