Description
Sizzling ground beef tacos deliver Mexican street-style magic straight to family dinner tables. Crisp tortillas, seasoned meat, and fresh toppings create a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef (80% lean)
Seasoning and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Tortillas and Optional Toppings:
- 8 medium tortillas (corn or flour)
- 1 cup (240 grams) shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 chopped avocado
- Pico de gallo
- Shredded lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and crumble ground beef into the pan, cooking until the meat transforms from pink to a rich, caramel-brown color.
- Eliminate excess grease by carefully draining the fat from the skillet, preserving the flavorful meat.
- Introduce finely chopped garlic to the beef, allowing the aromatic herb to release its fragrant essence for approximately 60 seconds.
- Cascade tomato sauce, chicken broth, and pre-mixed taco seasoning into the skillet, stirring thoroughly to create a harmonious blend.
- Reduce heat and let the mixture gently simmer, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify for roughly 5 minutes.
- While the meat simmers, prepare tortillas by warming them according to package recommendations, ensuring they become soft and pliable.
- Construct each taco by layering the seasoned beef mixture into the warm tortillas, creating a delectable foundation.
- Personalize your tacos with an array of fresh toppings such as shredded cheese, crisp lettuce, diced tomatoes, tangy sour cream, and zesty salsa.
- Serve the tacos immediately, presenting a vibrant and mouthwatering meal ready to be savored.
Notes
- For leaner tacos, choose ground beef with 90% lean meat to reduce fat content while maintaining flavor.
- Customize seasoning by making homemade taco mix with chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano for a fresher taste.
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent soggy tortillas and ensure a crisp texture when assembling tacos.
- Swap beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, vegetarian-friendly alternative that still delivers delicious protein.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg