Description
Sizzling Mexican ground beef tacos promise a flavor explosion that dances across your palate with authentic zest. Crisp tortillas cradle seasoned meat, inviting you to savor each mouthwatering bite of this irresistible culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) taco seasoning
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded lettuce
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) tomato sauce
- 8 crispy taco shells
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for 7-8 minutes, fragmenting the meat into fine, uniform crumbles.
- Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until vegetables turn translucent and aromatic, approximately 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning across the meat mixture, then pour tomato sauce, allowing the ingredients to meld and simmer for 5-6 minutes until liquid reduces and flavors intensify.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and crisp taco shells for 3-4 minutes until edges become golden and slightly rigid.
- Carefully construct each taco shell by layering the seasoned ground beef as the foundational protein.
- Generously crown the beef with fresh, crisp lettuce shreds, diced ripe tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a dollop of cool, creamy sour cream.
- Serve tacos immediately while meat remains warm and shells maintain their crunch, presenting a vibrant, texturally dynamic meal.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner, healthier taco filling.
- For extra flavor depth, consider adding a splash of beef broth or a teaspoon of lime juice while cooking the meat.
- Make the dish vegetarian by swapping ground beef with plant-based crumbles or black beans for a protein-packed alternative.
- Prep all toppings beforehand to ensure a quick and smooth assembly process, keeping the taco shells crisp and warm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 311 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg