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Meal Planning Printable

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • - 1 pound ground beef
  • - 1 packet taco seasoning
  • - 1/2 cup water
  • - 8 taco shells soft or hard
  • - 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • - 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • - 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • - 1/2 cup sour cream
  • - 1/2 cup salsa
  • - Optional toppings: sliced jalapeƱos olives, avocado, cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Cooking Instructions:
  • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Continue cooking until the meat is fully browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Drain any excess grease from the skillet, then add the taco seasoning and water to the beef. Stir to combine and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  • While the beef is simmering, prepare your taco shells according to the package instructions, either heating them in the oven or microwaving them.
  • Once the beef mixture is ready, set up a taco bar with all the toppings in separate bowls. This allows everyone to build their own tacos with their favorite ingredients.
  • Serve the seasoned beef in the taco shells and top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, salsa, and any other desired toppings. Meal planning is a great opportunity to explore different taco variations and discover new family favorites.
  • For extra tips, it's great to have a variety of toppings to keep things interesting.
  • You can also prepare some ingredients in advance, like chopping vegetables or cooking the beef, to make assembly even quicker during dinner time.
  • Don't hesitate to get creative with your tacos by adding different proteins or even beans for extra flavor and nutrition. Enjoy your Taco Night!