Description
Taco Tuesday is your weekly invitation to savor vibrant, customizable tacos that bring friends and family together. Picture warm tortillas filled with seasoned ground meat, fresh veggies, and creamy toppings, creating a feast that’s perfect for any gathering or weeknight dinner. With quick preparation and endless flavor possibilities, these tacos are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or chicken)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup diced onions
- 2 jalapeños, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
Instructions
- Brown the ground meat in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon.
- Drain excess fat if necessary, then stir in taco seasoning and ½ cup water. Let simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Chop fresh vegetables for toppings while the meat simmers.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by layering meat on tortillas, followed by fresh veggies, cheese, and a drizzle of sour cream or yogurt.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap ground beef for turkey or plant-based proteins for a vegetarian option. Experiment with different toppings like avocado or pineapple salsa for an extra flavor twist.