Description
Beef Tacos with Spicy Salsa are a delightful culinary adventure that captures the vibrant essence of Mexican street food. Imagine soft, warm tortillas filled with juicy, seasoned ground beef, topped with a zesty homemade salsa that adds a refreshing kick. This recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare—ready in under 30 minutes—but also highly customizable to cater to various taste preferences. Whether you’re hosting friends for game night or enjoying a cozy family dinner, these flavorful beef tacos will leave everyone asking for more. Pair them with sides like Mexican rice or creamy guacamole for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef
- Taco Seasoning
- Tortillas (corn or flour)
- Fresh Tomatoes
- Red Onion
- Jalapeños
- Cilantro
- Lime Juice
Instructions
- Gather ingredients and chop tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños, and cilantro.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned (about 5–7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add taco seasoning and water as per package instructions; simmer for 5 minutes.
- For the salsa: mix chopped tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or oven.
- Assemble tacos by spooning seasoned beef onto tortillas and topping with fresh salsa. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg