Beef Tacos with Homemade Salsa

Flavorful ground beef tacos with fresh homemade pico de gallo. A family-friendly dinner ready in 30 minutes!

Preparation: 15 minutes. Cooking: 15 minutes. Serves 6.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 12 taco shells or tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheese
  • 3 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced

Instructions

  1. Make salsa: combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice.
  2. Brown ground beef in a large skillet, breaking it up as it cooks.
  3. Drain excess fat, add taco seasoning and water per package directions.
  4. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Warm taco shells according to package directions.
  6. Fill shells with beef, lettuce, cheese, and homemade salsa.