Description
Beef tacos are a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings together seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and your choice of toppings, creating a delightful explosion of flavors in each bite. Perfect for casual weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, these tacos are easily customizable to suit everyone’s taste. Enjoy the perfect balance of crunch and juiciness with every taco you make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup fresh lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup salsa
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the lettuce and tomatoes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add taco seasoning and ½ cup water to the cooked beef. Stir well and simmer until thickened (around 5 minutes).
- Warm tortillas in another pan for about one minute on each side until soft.
- Assemble each taco by layering seasoned beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and salsa as desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (220g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - Swap ground beef for turkey or jackfruit for a vegetarian option. - Enhance flavor by adding chipotle seasoning or pineapple chunks for a sweet twist. - Use fresh herbs like cilantro for added brightness.