Description
Beef tacos are a crowd-pleasing delight that combines savory ground beef, fresh toppings, and warm tortillas for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 8 tortillas (flour or corn)
- Fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, onions)
- Shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add taco seasoning and water to the skillet; stir well and simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Warm tortillas in another skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until soft.
- Assemble by placing seasoned beef on each tortilla and topping with fresh vegetables and cheese.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Mix up your fillings with shredded chicken or plant-based alternatives for variety.- Enhance flavors with toppings like salsa, sour cream, or avocado.- Store leftover beef filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.