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3 ingredient ground beef recipes

These simple three-ingredient ground beef tacos are a quick and tasty meal that can be prepared in no time. With just ground beef, taco seasoning, and tortillas, you can whip up a family-friendly dinner that's full of flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 People
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 skillet
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 4 serving plates

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 8 small tortillas

Instructions
 

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with your spatula, until fully browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain any excess fat if necessary.
  • Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the cooked beef and stir in. Add about 1/4 cup of water to help distribute the seasoning, and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Warm the tortillas in a separate skillet on medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, or until pliable.
  • Assemble your tacos by placing a portion of the seasoned ground beef onto each tortilla.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to customize your tacos with additional toppings such as shredded cheese, lettuce, salsa, or sour cream, if desired.
If you prefer a spicier taco, you can opt for a spicier taco seasoning or add sliced jalapeños.
This recipe is easily scalable; you can double or halve the ingredients to match your needs.