Ground Beef Tacos
Ground beef tacos are a deliciously customizable dish perfect for any occasion. Bursting with flavor and topped with fresh ingredients, these tacos are sure to impress your family and friends. Whether it’s Taco Tuesday or a cozy weeknight dinner, you can whip up these tasty tacos in no time. Gather around the table for a fun and interactive meal where everyone can build their own masterpiece!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tacos each) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 lime wedges
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add Seasoning: Drain excess fat if needed, then stir in taco seasoning and water according to package directions. Simmer until combined.
- Prepare Toppings: While simmering, chop lettuce, dice tomatoes, and shred cheese. Place toppings in bowls for easy access.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas on a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until warm.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill tortillas with seasoned beef and top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and a squeeze of lime.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg