Description
Delectable Mexican Ground Beef Tacos burst with zesty flavors, promising a culinary adventure straight from authentic kitchens. Crisp tortillas cradle seasoned beef, inviting eager diners to savor each mouthwatering bite of this classic comfort dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pounds (454 grams) ground beef
- 8 crispy taco shells
Protein and Seasonings:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 0.25 cups (59 milliliters) water
Toppings and Garnishes:
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 0.5 cups (118 milliliters) diced tomatoes
- 0.25 cups (59 milliliters) sour cream (optional)
- Salsa or hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a heavy-bottomed skillet to medium-high temperature for optimal meat browning.
- Crumble ground beef into the hot skillet, ensuring each fragment separates and develops a rich golden-brown exterior.
- Remove accumulated fat through careful draining, preventing soggy meat texture.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat, stirring thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Pour water into the skillet and allow the mixture to simmer, creating a robust and well-integrated seasoning coating.
- Gently heat crispy taco shells in the oven, maintaining their structural integrity and maximizing crunchiness.
- Assemble tacos by creating a foundational layer of seasoned beef within each shell.
- Cascade fresh, crisp lettuce over the meat to provide a cool, textural contrast.
- Generously scatter shredded cheese across the lettuce, allowing it to slightly melt from the meat’s warmth.
- Garnish with diced tomatoes for a bright, fresh element and additional moisture.
- Optional: Add additional toppings like sour cream, salsa, or diced onions to personalize the flavor profile.
- Serve immediately to preserve the shells’ crispness and enjoy the harmonious blend of textures and temperatures.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a healthier taco base.
- Use homemade taco seasoning to control sodium levels and customize flavor intensity.
- For a gluten-free version, select corn taco shells and verify seasoning ingredients are gluten-free.
- Make vegetarian tacos by substituting beef with crumbled plant-based protein or black beans for similar texture and protein content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg