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Beef and Bean Tacos

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Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound 85/15 ground beef
  • Taco Seasoning (homemade or store bought packet)
  • 15 ounce can chili beans
  • Taco shells (hard or soft)
  • Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, shredded cheese, salsa, taco sauce, avocado

Method
 

  1. Pat ground beef dry with paper towels and let it come to room temperature.
  2. Meanwhile, set a 12 inch skillet to medium heat.
  3. Add meat, breaking it up into hot skillet.
  4. Press, or smash, meat into pan and let it brown, undisturbed, for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Flip meat in sections with a large spatula.
  6. Allow to brown another 3-5 minutes.
  7. Stir in taco seasoning, breaking up the meat, and then add chili beans with liquid.
  8. Let the beef and bean mixture heat through.

Notes

Spoon beef and bean mixture into taco shells and serve with your favorite toppings.