Description
Experience the joy of a vibrant taco feast in just 25 minutes! This quick and easy recipe captures the lively flavors of a bustling street market, perfect for game nights or spontaneous gatherings. Loaded with seasoned beef, fresh toppings, and gooey cheese, these customizable tacos will impress your friends and family without the stress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 1 oz taco seasoning (1 packet)
- 8 taco shells (hard or soft)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes (vine-ripened)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for about 5 minutes until fully cooked.
- Add taco seasoning and a splash of water; stir and simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Meanwhile, warm taco shells in an oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes.
- Assemble tacos by layering seasoned beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese in each shell.
- Top with sour cream and any additional toppings you desire.
- Serve immediately for a delicious feast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider marinating the beef with taco seasoning before cooking. - Feel free to swap ground beef for chicken or beans for a vegetarian option. - Add jalapeños or guacamole for a spicy kick.