Ground Beef Tacos
Ground beef tacos are a vibrant celebration of flavors that can transform any weeknight into a festive occasion. Bursting with seasoned ground beef, fresh toppings, and creamy sauces, these tacos are not only easy to make but also customizable to fit your taste. Perfect for Taco Tuesdays or spontaneous gatherings, this recipe ensures everyone leaves the table with a smile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos total) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 avocado, sliced or ½ cup guacamole
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Add taco seasoning and ½ cup of water; stir well and simmer until thickened.
- While the beef simmers, chop lettuce and tomatoes. Grate cheese if needed.
- Warm tortillas in another skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until soft.
- Assemble tacos by spooning seasoned beef onto each tortilla and topping with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and avocado.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg