Delicious Ground Beef Tacos
Experience the fiesta of flavors with these easy-to-make ground beef tacos! Each taco is a warm tortilla filled with savory seasoned beef, fresh toppings, and vibrant colors that are sure to impress your family and friends. Perfect for Taco Tuesdays or any casual gathering, this recipe ensures you can whip up a delightful meal in no time!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos total) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- 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 tomatoes
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- ½ cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering them on the counter.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef for about 7-10 minutes until browned.
- Add taco seasoning and water as per package instructions; stir and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Warm tortillas in another skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by spooning the beef mixture into tortillas and topping with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, cheese, and jalapeños.
- Serve immediately with salsa or guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg