Description
Mexican street-style Ground Beef Tacos deliver authentic flavors straight from Mexico’s culinary heart. Quick weeknight dinners become delicious adventures with simple ingredients and bold spices you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Seasoning and Liquid:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) water
Taco Components and Toppings:
- 8 taco shells or tortillas
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded lettuce
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheese
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) diced tomatoes
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) diced onions
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and crumble ground beef into the pan, cooking until no pink remains and meat is thoroughly browned.
- Carefully drain off excess grease, returning the beef to the skillet.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat and pour in recommended water amount, stirring to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Reduce heat and allow mixture to simmer for approximately 5 minutes, letting flavors meld and sauce thicken.
- While meat simmers, prepare taco shells or tortillas according to package directions, typically warming in oven or microwave until slightly crisp or pliable.
- Create individual tacos by layering ground beef as the base, then generously top with fresh chopped lettuce, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and finely minced onions.
- Customize further with optional garnishes like sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or hot sauce to enhance flavor profile.
- Serve immediately while meat and shells remain warm, presenting on a platter for family-style dining or individual plates.
Notes
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent greasy tacos and ensure a crisp texture.
- Experiment with lean ground beef or turkey for a healthier protein option that still delivers rich flavor.
- Customize seasoning by mixing homemade spice blend for more authentic and personalized taste profile.
- Make tacos gluten-free by using corn tortillas and checking seasoning packet ingredients for potential wheat contamination.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg