Description
Savory ground beef tacos bring Mexican street-style magic right to home kitchens, promising a fiesta of flavor in every bite. Spicy, zesty seasonings dance with perfectly browned meat, inviting you to enjoy a quick and delicious meal that satisfies hearty appetites.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
Liquids:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chicken broth
Shells:
- 8 medium corn tortillas (or flour tortillas)
Optional Toppings:
- 1 cup (240 grams) Mexican cheese blend (shredded)
- 1 avocado (chopped)
- pico de gallo
- romaine lettuce (or iceberg, shredded)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high temperature and brown the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles.
- Incorporate finely chopped garlic into the meat, sautéing for 45-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour tomato sauce, chicken broth, and taco seasoning into the skillet, stirring thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Reduce heat and allow the mixture to gently simmer for 6-8 minutes, letting the liquid reduce and sauce thicken.
- While the beef mixture develops flavor, prepare tortillas by warming them in a separate pan or microwave for 15-20 seconds.
- Create tacos by layering the seasoned beef mixture into each tortilla.
- Customize with preferred toppings such as shredded cheese, diced onions, fresh cilantro, or salsa.
- Serve hot and enjoy immediately for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting taco seasoning or adding red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Use lean ground beef (90/10) to reduce fat content while maintaining rich flavor.
- For gluten-free option, swap regular tortillas with corn tortillas or large lettuce leaves.
- Prep toppings in advance like diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and shredded cheese to streamline assembly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg