Easy Mexican Tacos
Easy Mexican Tacos are a quick and flavorful dish that brings the vibrant tastes of Mexico to your table. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these tacos feature warm tortillas filled with seasoned ground meat and topped with fresh ingredients. With customizable options, you can create a delightful experience for everyone at the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 oz taco seasoning (1 packet)
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add Taco Seasoning: Stir in the taco seasoning and half a cup of water. Simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a separate pan over low heat for about 1 minute on each side until pliable.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill each tortilla with the seasoned meat mixture and top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream.
- Serve: Plate your tacos and enjoy with salsa or guacamole for added flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg