How to Make Beef Tacos

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Makes 10 to 12 tacos.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

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

Prepare Filling

Step1
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.
Step2
Drain.
Step3
Stir in 1/2 cup water and 1 package of taco seasoning. Bring to a boil while stirring.
Step4
Reduce heat to simmer. Cover.
Step5
Cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Step6
Set aside.

Assemble Taco

Step1
Wrap taco shells in aluminum foil. Sprinkle with water and place in hot oven for 5 minutes.
Step2
Place shell on plate.
Step3
Add meat filling.
Step4
Sprinkle on cheddar cheese.
Step5
Add shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onions and sour cream.
Step6
Serve hot.

Tips & Warnings

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

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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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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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