Beef Taco Bar Night
Build-your-own, fewer dinner arguments.
$19.42 total
Ingredients & Cost Breakdown
| 1.5 lb ground beef | $10.49 |
| 12 taco shells & tortillas | $2.00 |
| 1.5 cups shredded cheese | $1.98 |
| 2 cups shredded lettuce | $1.50 |
| 1 tomato, diced | $0.80 |
| 1/2 cup sour cream | $0.85 |
| Salsa | $1.20 |
| Taco seasoning | $0.60 |
| Total | $19.42 |
Shopping List
Exactly what to grab at the store — whole units, no guessing at "half an onion."
- 1.5 lb ground beef
- 12 taco shells & tortillas
- 1.5 cups shredded cheese
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salsa
- Taco seasoning
How to Make It
- Brown ground beef in a skillet, breaking it up, 7–8 minutes.
- Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water; simmer 5 minutes.
- Warm taco shells and tortillas.
- Set out beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and salsa buffet-style.
- Let everyone build their own.
No-Time-For-That Tip: Simmering the seasoned beef with a splash of water (instead of serving it dry) is what makes it taste like the packet promised.
