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Family-Friendly Homemade Ground Beef Tacos – Quick 20-Min Weeknight Dinner

These family-friendly homemade ground beef tacos deliver savory seasoned meat in warm, crunchy shells topped with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re perfect for busy weeknights or Taco Tuesdays. Easy to customize and crowd-pleasing, these tacos bring warmth, flavor, and simple joy to any dinner table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 8 taco shells
  • 1/2 head lettuce shredded
  • 1 large tomato diced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 skillet
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 knife

Method
 

  1. Cook ground beef and onion in skillet until browned. Drain fat.
  2. Add taco seasoning and 2 tbsp water. Simmer for 5 mins.
  3. Warm taco shells.
  4. Fill with beef, lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use ground turkey or tofu for a lighter version
  • Store meat separately and assemble tacos fresh
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