Description
Delight your taste buds with these flavorful beef tacos, featuring seasoned ground beef and fresh toppings wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water (as per seasoning instructions)
For the Taco Shells:
- 8 soft flour tortillas or crunchy corn shells
For the Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 avocado or 1/2 cup guacamole
Instructions
For the Filling:
- 1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- 2. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- 3. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
For the Taco Shells:
- 1. Warm taco shells according to package instructions—soft tortillas can be heated on a skillet while crunchy shells may need toasting in the oven.
For Assembling:
- 1. Grab warm taco shells and fill each with seasoned beef.
- 2. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a scoop of avocado or guacamole.
- 3. Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg