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Beef Tacos

BeefTacos

Ground beef, taco seasoning, and a pile of toppings for about $2.28 a serving — and the reason this stays cheap is portioning: a single pound of beef, stretched with lettuce, cheese, and salsa, fills eight tortillas comfortably. Twenty minutes from a cold pan to the table, which makes it the most reliable weeknight dinner in this collection. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet rather than the microwave if you have two minutes to spare; it is the difference between a soft, sad tortilla and one that holds together. Setting everything out and letting people build their own also solves the picky-eater problem in one move.

Total time

20 min

Serves

4

Total cost

$9.11

Per serving

$2.28

Ingredients

Estimated Aldi prices for the amount this dinner uses, based on regular shelf prices and the current weekly ad.

Kirkwood Ground Beef 80/201 lb$6.19
Stonemill Taco Seasoning1 packet$0.95
L'oven Fresh Tortillas8 ct$1.29
Happy Farms Shredded Cheese1 cup$1.25
Romaine Lettuce1 head$1.49
Pueblo Lindo Salsa1 jar$1.99
Estimated total · serves 4$9.11

Steps

  1. 1Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up, until no pink remains; drain the fat.
  2. 2Stir in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water; simmer 3 minutes until thickened.
  3. 3Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  4. 4Shred the lettuce and grate the cheese.
  5. 5Fill each tortilla with the seasoned beef, lettuce, cheese, and a spoon of salsa.
  6. 6Serve immediately with lime wedges and sour cream if you like.

Tips & swaps

  • Ground turkey or plant-based crumbles take the same seasoning packet.
  • A drained can of black beans stirred into the beef stretches it further.
  • A squeeze of lime over the finished taco is worth remembering.
  • Crush a handful of tortilla chips into the pan for a crunchier filling.

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Put Beef Tacos into your week

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