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How to Make Beef Tacos

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Makes 10 to 12 tacos.

From Quick Guide: 10 Beef Recipes
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Ground Beef
  • Distilled Water
  • Shredded Lettuce
  • Tomatoes
  • Tomatoes
  • Sour Cream (optional)
  • Heavy-duty Aluminum Foil
  • Paper Towels
  • Paper Towels
  • Paper towels

    Prepare Filling

  1. Step 1

    Stir 1 pound ground beef and green pepper in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until beef is light brown and green pepper is tender.

  2. Step 2

    Drain.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in 1/2 cup water and 1 package of taco seasoning. Bring to a boil while stirring.

  4. Step 4

    Reduce heat to simmer. Cover.

  5. Step 5

    Cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until water is absorbed.

  6. Step 6

    Set aside.

  7. Assemble Taco

  8. Step 1

    Wrap taco shells in aluminum foil. Sprinkle with water and place in hot oven for 5 minutes.

  9. Step 2

    Place shell on plate.

  10. Step 3

    Add meat filling.

  11. Step 4

    Sprinkle on cheddar cheese.

  12. Step 5

    Add shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onions and sour cream.

  13. Step 6

    Serve hot.

Tips & Warnings
  • Shells may be wrapped in paper towels and microwaved on high for 30 seconds instead of being heated in oven.

Comments  

Jennifaer said

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on 12/21/2007 Please, PLEASE Don't use store bought taco shells! I BEG YOU! THESE ARE NOT HOW TACOS SHOULD TASTE! Always buy a bag of fresh corn tortillas and fry them yourself, or be truly authentic and just heat them until soft and fill with your taco meat.
Reasons to use real tortillas:
a. they are cheaper
b. they are healthier
c. they taste better
d. they are authentic

There's NO excuse for eating that ortega cardboard crap!

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Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 I use a zipper seal bag with the corner cut out to dispense sour cream for hard shell tacos. It is much easier than spooning it in the narrow opening.

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