Cheesy and Crispy Ground Beef Tacos
Deliciously cheesy and crispy ground beef tacos, perfect for Taco Tuesdays and family dinners!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free; can be made vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Taco shells
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- Sour cream
- Salsa
Instructions
- Sauté the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Season the beef with taco seasoning and add a splash of water to mix the spices well.
- Assemble your taco shells and crisp them as per package instructions.
- Cheese the beef by sprinkling shredded cheese over it in the pan, cover until melted.
- Build your tacos by filling the shells with beef, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and salsa.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat. Enhance flavors by adding onions or garlic while cooking the beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tacos, ground beef, cheesy tacos, Mexican recipe, comfort food
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