Description
Beef tacos are a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings the vibrant essence of Mexican cuisine to your table. With perfectly seasoned ground beef wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and melted cheese, each bite is a burst of deliciousness. This quick and customizable recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, allowing you to create memorable meals with loved ones. Dive into this easy taco adventure today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: sour cream, avocado, salsa
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the lettuce and tomatoes, and shredding the cheese.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it into crumbles.
- Drain excess fat if necessary, then add taco seasoning and water (about ½ cup). Simmer for another 5 minutes until thickened.
- Warm tortillas in a separate skillet or directly over flames for added flavor.
- Assemble tacos by adding seasoned beef to each tortilla and topping with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and any additional toppings.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg