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Awesome taco boats for Cinco de Mayo menu or Taco Tuesday
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Easy Ground Beef Taco Boats

Simple and delicious taco boats can be made with beef, pork, chicken or seafood. This family favorite meal is perfect any day of the week, especially taco Tuesdays or Cinco de Mayo.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 8 Taco Boats
Calories: 513kcal
Author: Julia Jordan | Julia's Simply Southern

Ingredients

Tacos

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1.25 oz Packet of Taco Seasoning
  • 1/2 c Water
  • 8 Soft Flour Tortilla Bowls

Taco Toppings

  • Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend
  • Shredded Crisp Iceberg Lettuce
  • Chopped Green Onions Scallions
  • Sliced Black Olives
  • Sliced Jalapenos
  • Diced Ripe Tomatoes or Salsa
  • Chopped Parsley or Cilantro
  • Sour Cream

More Taco Topping Suggestions

  • Avocado
  • Guacamole
  • Mexican Rice
  • Re-fried Beans

Instructions

  • Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking the meat up as it browns.
  • Drain the excess fat.
  • Add the taco seasoning and water then stir to combine.
  • Reduce the heat to simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Assemble taco boats with some of the seasoned meat mixture and favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Taco Boats | Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 32g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 671mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 4g