Crispy Ground Beef Tacos: Quick, Flavor-Packed Perfection

Experience crispy ground beef tacos that are quick, customizable, and packed with flavor!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 tacos

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Beef

1 lb Ground Beef 80/20 blend for best flavor
1 packet Taco Seasoning Use a store-bought option if desired

For the Tortillas

8 pieces Corn Tortillas Fry until golden and crispy
2 cups Oil (Canola or Vegetable) Neutral oil for frying

For the Toppings

1 cup Chopped Lettuce Romaine or iceberg
1 cup Diced Tomatoes
1 cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or queso fresco
1 cup Sour Cream Can be swapped with Greek yogurt
Custom Toppings Avocado, jalapeños, hot sauce, or salsa

Equipment

Skillet
pan
Tongs

Method

Preparation of Toppings

Chop fresh lettuce, dice tomatoes, and grate cheese. This takes about 15 minutes.

Cooking the Beef

In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until no pink remains. Add taco seasoning and water, simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Frying the Tortillas

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry corn tortillas for about 3 minutes on each side until crispy.

Assembling the Tacos

Layer beef in each crispy tortilla, add cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. Drizzle with sour cream or favorite toppings.

Serving Your Tacos

Serve immediately on a platter and pair with sides like Mexican rice or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacosCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Experiment with toppings to create your own flavor combinations! Store leftover filling separately from tortillas to maintain crunch.

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