Description
Spicy beef tacos bring Mexican street flavor straight to your kitchen in just 15 minutes. Quick, zesty ingredients create an authentic meal that delivers restaurant-quality taste without complicated preparation steps you’ll love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
Taco Components:
- 4 soft flour tortillas
Toppings and Seasonings:
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded lettuce
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat a skillet to medium temperature and thoroughly cook ground beef until no pink remains, approximately 6-8 minutes, ensuring complete browning.
- Eliminate excess grease from the beef by carefully draining the fat from the skillet.
- Incorporate taco seasoning and a small amount of water, allowing the mixture to gently simmer for 2 minutes, which helps blend flavors and create a cohesive sauce.
- Simultaneously prepare tortillas by warming them in a separate pan for roughly 30 seconds on each side, creating a soft and pliable texture.
- Construct tacos by layering the seasoned ground beef onto the warm tortillas as the primary protein base.
- Enhance the tacos with fresh, crisp lettuce for added crunch and vibrant color.
- Sprinkle diced tomatoes over the lettuce to introduce moisture and a tangy flavor profile.
- Generously top with shredded cheese, allowing it to slightly melt from the residual heat.
- Personalize the tacos with optional garnishes such as creamy sour cream or zesty hot sauce, tailoring the dish to individual taste preferences.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier taco option.
- Experiment with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for different dietary preferences.
- Toast tortillas directly over a gas flame for an authentic smoky flavor and crispy texture.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to make the cooking process even faster and more streamlined.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg