Description
Beef tacos are a delicious fusion of seasoned ground beef wrapped in warm tortillas, topped with fresh veggies and zesty salsa. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe offers an explosion of flavors that will delight your taste buds and bring everyone to the table. With simple ingredients and quick preparation, you can enjoy these mouthwatering tacos that are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup salsa (mild or spicy)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
- Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and ½ cup water. Stir and simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Warm the tortillas in a separate pan or microwave for about 30 seconds until soft.
- Spoon the seasoned beef into each tortilla and top with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and salsa.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (164g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg