Description
Delicious crispy beef tacos topped with cheese, salsa, and sour cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 8 crispy taco shells
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 lime, sliced
- Salsa (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
- Season the Beef: Stir in taco seasoning mix and follow package instructions (typically involves adding water and simmering). Simmer for about 5 minutes or until well combined and slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Tacos: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place crispy taco shells on a baking sheet and fill each with a generous scoop of the beef mixture. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the beef. Bake in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and shells are crispy.
- Prepare the Salsa: In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and stir to combine.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove tacos from the oven and top with a dollop of sour cream and prepared salsa. Garnish with extra cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped jalapeños to the beef mixture while cooking.
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melting and texture.
- Experiment with adding toppings like avocado slices or a drizzle of hot sauce for added flavor.
- If you prefer, you can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg