Description
Beef Tacos are the ultimate comfort food, combining savory seasoned ground beef with fresh toppings and warm tortillas. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, allowing everyone to customize their tacos to their liking. With a preparation time of just 10 minutes and a cooking time of 20 minutes, you can delight your family or guests with a delicious meal in under half an hour. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, transporting you straight to a vibrant Mexican taco stand. Gather your ingredients and get ready to create mouthwatering beef tacos that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- Optional toppings: cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned (about 7–10 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the cooked meat and add a splash of water. Stir well and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Warm tortillas in a separate pan or microwave until soft (about 30 seconds per side).
- Assemble each taco by placing seasoned beef in tortillas and topping with lettuce and tomatoes.
- Add any additional toppings you prefer.
- Serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg