Description
Sizzling ground beef tacos bring Mexican street-style flavors to home kitchens. Homemade tortillas, fresh toppings, and zesty seasonings create an authentic dining experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
- 1 oz taco seasoning mix
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce or salsa
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 – 10 soft tortillas or hard taco shells
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Sliced jalapenos
- Diced avocado
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the pan, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, and cook until completely browned and no pink remains, about 6-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat, then pour in tomato sauce and water, stirring to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to thicken, for 5-6 minutes while occasionally stirring.
- While meat is simmering, warm taco shells in the oven at 350°F for 3-4 minutes until crisp and heated through.
- Carefully fill each taco shell with the seasoned beef mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Customize tacos with preferred toppings like shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, chopped lettuce, sour cream, and salsa.
- Serve immediately while shells are crisp and meat is hot, accompanied by additional toppings for individual preference.
Notes
- Drain excess fat from beef to prevent greasy tacos and ensure a cleaner, more concentrated flavor profile.
- Customize seasoning by making homemade taco mix, controlling salt and spice levels for a personalized taste experience.
- For a leaner option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives without sacrificing classic taco texture.
- Add a splash of lime juice at the end of cooking to brighten the meat’s flavor and introduce a fresh, zesty element to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg