Savory ground beef tacos made with a crave worthy ranch and taco seasoning sauce. These easy tacos are stuffed in fire-roasted corn tortillas with traditional Mexican toppings. The best way to make tacos for a busy weeknight dinner.
2tablespoonsroot beer or cola, optional, see notes
corn or flour tortillas ( I used yellow corn )
2beefsteak tomatoes, diced
lettuce, chopped
sour cream
14ouncesrefried beans
Mexican cheese
cotija cheese, optional to taste
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook ground beef until brown.Meanwhile, chop lettuce and tomatoes; set aside.Drain fat, if needed. Return beef to saucepan. Add taco seasoning and ranch seasoning. Stir in water, juice of a lime, and minced garlic. Toss to coat. Reduce heat to a simmer. Allow mixture to thicken and reduce. Stir in root beer or cola, if desired. This will calm flavors down slightly.Toast corn tortillas over stove top burner flame. They can also be warmed in the microwave if desired. Heat refried beans according to package directions.Assemble tacos with beans, beef, cheeses, sour cream, tomatoes, and lettuce.
Notes
Adding root beer or cola soda will calm flavors slightly. I like to do this when I add lime to taco meat. It is optional.