Making tacos is a delicious

Making tacos is a delicious and customizable process. Here's a basic recipe for making beef tacos, but feel free to adapt it to your preferences:

**Ingredients:**

For the Filling:

- 1 pound ground beef

- 1 small onion, diced

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 packet taco seasoning mix (or use homemade seasoning)

- 1/2 cup water

- Salt and pepper to taste

For Assembling:

- Taco shells (soft or hard, your choice)

- Shredded lettuce

- Diced tomatoes

- Grated cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your favorite)

- Sour cream

- Salsa

- Sliced jalapeños (optional)

**Instructions:**

1. **Cook the Ground Beef:**

   - In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the diced onions and cook for a few minutes until they start to soften.

   - Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it's browned and cooked through.

   - Drain any excess fat from the beef.

2. **Season the Beef:**

   - Return the cooked beef and onions to the skillet.

   - Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

   - Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Simmer for a few minutes until the mixture thickens and the flavors meld together.

   - Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. **Warm the Taco Shells:**

   - If you're using hard taco shells, you can warm them in the oven according to the package instructions.

   - For soft taco shells, you can briefly heat them in a dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable.

4. **Assemble the Tacos:**

   - Start by adding a spoonful of the seasoned beef mixture to the taco shell.

   - Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, grated cheese, and any other toppings you like.

   - Add a dollop of sour cream and salsa on top.

   - If you like some heat, garnish with sliced jalapeños.

5. **Serve Immediately:**

    - Tacos are best enjoyed immediately while they're still warm and all the toppings are fresh.

6. **Customize:**

   - Feel free to customize your tacos with other ingredients like guacamole, sliced olives, or chopped cilantro, depending on your taste.

Enjoy your homemade tacos! You can also make variations with different fillings, such as chicken, fish, or vegetarian options.