Description
Beef Tacos are a crowd-pleasing delight that combines the savory goodness of seasoned ground beef with fresh, colorful toppings all wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, these tacos are not only quick to prepare but also highly customizable, allowing everyone to build their ideal taco. The combination of juicy meat, crisp vegetables, and zesty salsa makes for a satisfying meal that’s bursting with flavor. Enjoy them with a squeeze of lime for an extra kick, and don’t forget to experiment with various toppings to suit your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 8 soft tortillas (corn or flour)
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup salsa
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Drain any excess fat and add taco seasoning along with ½ cup of water; simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Warm tortillas on another skillet for about 1 minute on each side until pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by adding seasoned beef to each tortilla and topping with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and salsa.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg