Description
Beef Tacos are a delightful and satisfying dish, bringing the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine right to your table. With tender ground beef seasoned to perfection, these tacos are enveloped in warm tortillas and topped with fresh ingredients like lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this easy taco recipe allows everyone to customize their meal according to their preferences. You can whip these up in under 30 minutes, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or spontaneous get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 8 soft corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- sour cream (optional)
- fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned (7-10 minutes), breaking it into small pieces.
- Drain excess fat if necessary, then add taco seasoning and two-thirds cup of water; simmer for about five minutes until thickened.
- Warm tortillas on another skillet over low heat for one minute per side.
- Assemble tacos by filling each tortilla with seasoned beef and topping with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Use quality lean ground beef for better flavor. Customize seasoning by adding spices like chili powder or cumin. Prep toppings ahead of time for quick assembly.