Description
These Crispy Ground Beef Tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will love. The crispy shells filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese are a classic favorite. Customize with your favorite toppings for a perfect taco night!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (or 1 packet)
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce or water
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- cooking spray or oil for frying
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Sliced jalapeños
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add ground beef and onion, cook until beef is browned. Stir in garlic, taco seasoning, and tomato sauce, simmer until thickened.
- Prepare Tacos: Warm tortillas, spoon beef mixture onto half of each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese. Fold in half, press gently.
- Cook Tacos: Coat skillet with cooking spray, cook folded tacos until golden and crispy on each side.
- Serve: Top with optional toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Flour tortillas can be used as an alternative.
- For a healthier option, bake the tacos at 425°F for 10–12 minutes instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
