Easy ground beef tacos in 22 minutes: lean beef browned with onion, homemade taco seasoning and a splash of broth for a saucy one-skillet filling.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Servings
8-12 tacos
Optional — the recipe works without them.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion.
Break up beef with a spoon and cook until beef is browned and onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease if using higher-fat beef.
Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in water or beef broth. Bring to simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 3-5 minutes until liquid reduces slightly.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
While meat simmers, warm taco shells according to package directions.
Spoon seasoned ground beef into warmed taco shells.
Set out toppings and let everyone build their own tacos.
Used in this recipe: Cast-Iron Skillet Taco Holder Stands (Amazon, affiliate links)
~180-220 kcal
Calories