1 lb ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
1/2 cup water
8 small flour tortillas
4 crunchy taco shells
Shredded lettuce
Diced tomatoes
Shredded cheese
Sour cream (optional)
Instructions:
Get started by cooking the ground beef. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of lean ground beef to the hot skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Cook the beef for about 5-7 minutes, until it is fully browned and crumbled. Use the spoon to chop any large pieces. Drain the excess grease by scooping the beef into a fine mesh strainer. Return the beef to the skillet and stir in the taco seasoning packet and 1/2 cup of water. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the liquid has reduced down and the beef is well coated in seasoning. Give it a taste and add more taco seasoning or salt if desired. Set the seasoned beef aside.
While the beef cooks, prepare the tortillas and shells. Take 4 small flour tortillas and wrap them in a damp paper towel. Microwave for 20-30 seconds until warm and pliable. Be careful not to overheat them or they can become chewy. Open the paper towel and stack the tortillas on a plate, covering with foil to keep warm. If you have time, wrapping them in foil and heating them in a 300F oven for 10 minutes works too.
For the crunchy taco shells, gently wrap 4 taco shells in paper towels. Microwave for 30 seconds just to warm and soften them up slightly – be careful as they can break if overheated.
Now it’s time for assembly! Set up your workspace with all the fillings and components. Working one at a time, take a flour tortilla and place it on a clean work surface. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the seasoned beef mixture onto the center of one half of the tortilla. Top with a handful of shredded lettuce, a spoonful of diced tomatoes, and a pinch of shredded cheese.
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