Description
Beef tacos are a delightful culinary experience, combining the rich flavors of seasoned ground beef with fresh, vibrant toppings. This easy-to-follow recipe features juicy ground beef nestled in warm tortillas, adorned with crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, these tacos invite everyone to build their own masterpiece, creating an interactive meal that is both fun and delicious. With the option to customize toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa, each bite promises an explosion of flavor that will leave your guests craving more. Discover how simple it is to bring the taste of Mexican cuisine to your table with this irresistible beef taco recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
- 8 soft corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- Sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing vegetables and setting aside.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add taco seasoning and two-thirds cup water; stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Warm tortillas in a separate skillet for about 1 minute per side.
- Assemble tacos by layering beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and any additional toppings.
- Serve immediately with sour cream on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 160g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg