Description
These 15-minute lazy ground beef tacos are the perfect quick fix for busy weeknights when you need a hearty, flavorful meal. By using high-quality lean beef, aromatic taco spices, and concentrated tomato paste, you can achieve a rich, savory filling in record time. It is a foolproof method that skips the takeout queue and puts a delicious, crowd-pleasing dinner on your table with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 ounce taco seasoning packet
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup warm water
8–10 taco shells
Instructions
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the lean ground beef into the hot skillet.
Brown the ground beef thoroughly while breaking it into small, even crumbles.
Drain any excess fat from the pan once the meat is browned.
Stir in the taco seasoning and tomato paste until evenly coated.
Pour in the water and stir until a thick sauce forms.
Simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid reduces.
Fill taco shells generously with the meat mixture and serve warm.
Notes
Use a cast-iron skillet for better heat distribution and a deeper crust. Feel free to add toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, or shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Trending
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
