Description
Beef tacos are a mouthwatering delight that transforms simple ingredients into a festive meal perfect for any occasion. With juicy, seasoned ground beef wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with fresh vegetables and zesty salsa, these tacos promise to elevate your dining experience. Whether it’s a casual dinner or a lively gathering, these beef tacos are sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 8 small tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup diced onions
- ¼ cup sliced jalapeños
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or queso fresco)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 7-10 minutes until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and two-thirds cup of water. Let it simmer for five minutes until thickened.
- Warm tortillas in a separate pan or in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for five minutes.
- Prepare toppings by chopping tomatoes, shredding lettuce, and dicing onions.
- Assemble tacos by placing seasoned beef in each tortilla and topping with vegetables, sour cream, and cheese.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg