Ground Beef Tacos
Ground beef tacos are a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings friends and family together for a delightful taco night. With warm tortillas enveloping seasoned ground beef and a medley of fresh toppings, each bite is a celebration of taste. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, these tacos are perfect for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. Let’s bring this fiesta into your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Break it apart using a spatula until no pink remains.
- Drain any excess fat and stir in taco seasoning with a splash of water. Let simmer until thickened.
- While the beef cooks, warm tortillas in a dry skillet or oven.
- Assemble each taco by adding seasoned beef to the tortilla, then layering with lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
- Finish with a dollop of sour cream and any additional toppings you desire.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg