Description
Beef tacos are the ultimate comfort food, combining savory ground beef with a medley of vibrant spices and fresh toppings, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these easy-to-make tacos can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making them a go-to meal for any occasion. Customize each taco to your family’s liking by adding ingredients like creamy guacamole, crunchy lettuce, or zesty salsa. With their irresistible flavor and simple preparation, these beef tacos will quickly become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 8–10 minutes until fully cooked.
- Drain excess fat and stir in the taco seasoning with about ½ cup of water; simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Warm tortillas in a separate skillet over low heat for about 1 minute on each side.
- Assemble tacos by spooning seasoned beef onto tortillas and topping with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream.
- Serve immediately with salsa or hot sauce as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g total)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg