Description
Enjoy a quick and delicious Taco Bell-inspired meat recipe that brings iconic flavors of your favorite drive-thru right into your kitchen. Perfect for taco nights or burritos!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked (about 7-10 minutes).
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water; mix well.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Serve in taco shells or tortillas with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For a spicier kick, add chili powder or diced jalapeños. Swap out ground beef for turkey or chicken for lighter options. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.