Description
Savor the vibrant taste of homemade beef tacos loaded with fresh toppings and rich flavors, perfect for any taco night celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Filling:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
For Assembly:
- 8 soft corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
Instructions
For the Beef Filling:
- 1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- 2. Drain excess fat from the skillet. Stir in taco seasoning and water, simmering for about five minutes until thickened.
For Assembly:
- 1. Warm tortillas either on a skillet over low heat or wrapped in foil in a preheated oven at 350°F for about ten minutes.
- 2. Layer each tortilla with seasoned beef, followed by shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cheese.
- 3. Top with sour cream or Greek yogurt and any additional toppings like hot sauce or guacamole.
- 4. Serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg