Description
Ground beef tacos are the ultimate weeknight meal, combining savory ground beef with fresh toppings and zesty salsa. These customizable delights not only satisfy hunger but also bring family and friends together for a fun dining experience. Perfect for any occasion, these tacos promise an explosion of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or cherry)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa (mild or spicy)
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbles until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water according to package instructions. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Warm tortillas in another skillet over low heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Prepare toppings by dicing tomatoes and shredding lettuce; set out cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
- Assemble tacos by layering cooked ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and salsa onto each tortilla. Fold tightly and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg