Description
A delicious taco recipe made with seasoned ground beef, fresh toppings, and warm tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 2/3 cup water
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- Optional: sour cream, salsa, sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- Drain excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Spoon the seasoned beef evenly onto each tortilla.
- Top with lettuce, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, and red onion. Add optional toppings such as sour cream, salsa, or sliced jalapeños if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe is great for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Customize by adding your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg