Name: Ground Beef Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8-12 tacos
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 medium russet potato, diced small; 1 teaspoon salt; 1.5 pounds ground beef (I prefer ground sirloin); 1 tablespoon mild flavored oil such as canola; ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2-3 tablespoons Easy Taco Seasoning or one packet store bought taco seasoning prepared according to package directions.; 12 crunchy taco shells, or 8 small flour tortillas, warmed; 2 cups Grated cheddar, Monterey Jack, or colby cheese; 2 cups Shredded Iceberg lettuce; I large tomato, finely diced; Sliced jalepeños; Sliced black olives; Sour cream; Salsa

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These Ground Beef Tacos are a quick and easy way to throw together a tasty and comforting weeknight dinner! This recipe is packed with the Tex-Mex flavors we all know and love with the addition of papas or potatoes! This is sure to become one of your family’s favorite.

What beats tacos? Uh…nothing. They’re tasty, easy to make, and seasoned taco meat is so versatile you’ll be using leftovers (if there are any) for other yummy dishes like taco salads, burritos, and even omelets! If you’ve never added potatoes to your taco meat then you are in for delicious twist on everyone’s favorite Tuesday dinner.

how do i make ground beef tacos?

Making Ground Beef Tacos is pretty simple. It was one of the first dishes I learned to cook and continues to be one of my family’s favorite meals.

First off, boil your potatoes until they are fork tender. Drain them and set aside. In a pan, soften some onion and garlic in a little oil. If you have picky eaters, just leave the onion out. I did that for a few years because my son had a texture thing and could feel the onion no matter how small I diced them.

Add the ground beef to brown and cook through. I usually use ground sirloin, which doesn’t render much fat. I usually leave the juices rather than drain it off. However, if you use a fatty cut, you will want to drain off that fat or you will have an oil slick on your hands, not tacos!

Add the Easy Taco Seasoning to the ground beef. Mix it well. Then, add the potatoes and gently mix it all together. Be sure to taste it to see if you need to add more seasoning. When you get just the right amount, let it simmer for a few minutes then you are done! Now just warm up some taco shells or flour tortillas, scoop a spoonful in and enjoy a tasty dinner!

See what I mean? So simple!

Don’t forget about all your favorite taco toppings. Here’s just a few suggestions:

Shredded cheddar, Monterey jack, or Munster cheeses
Shredded lettuce
Diced tomatoes
Easy Homemade Mexican Guacamole or diced/sliced avocado
Black olives
Sour cream
Sliced jalepeños
Salsa

What else can I make with Ground beef taco meat?

I love doubling this recipe so there will be plenty of leftovers. One of my favorite things to make is taco salad. You can use up all your left over toppings, even the crunchy taco shells. I just warm them up, crush them in ziplock bag and sprinkle it over the salad. You can also add a can of rinsed pinto or black beans to really stretch the meat and add some fiber!

I also love making Beef and Bean Burritos. This in another quick weeknight dinner that the kids will love.

Did you know Ground Beef Taco meat makes a delicious filling for omelets? When your eggs are just about set, add some warmed-up taco meat and shredded cheese. When the eggs are set top with more cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, and salsa. YUM!