Easy Mexican Tacos
Easy Mexican Tacos bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico straight to your dinner table. Made with juicy, seasoned meat nestled in soft tortillas and topped with fresh ingredients, these tacos are perfect for any occasion—from a quick weeknight meal to a festive gathering. Quick and customizable, they cater to everyone’s tastes while creating lasting memories around the table. Enjoy crafting your own delicious combinations!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (approximately two tacos per person) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or chicken
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 soft flour or corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 lime wedges
- 1 cup salsa (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef or chicken and cook until browned, draining excess fat if necessary.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat, adding water as per package instructions. Stir and simmer until thickened.
- Warm tortillas in another skillet for about one minute on each side until soft.
- Assemble tacos by scooping seasoned meat into each tortilla and topping with lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, and salsa.
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap proteins with plant-based options like lentils for a vegetarian twist. Add sliced avocado or cheese for extra flavor. Store leftovers in airtight containers; keep the filling and tortillas separate for best results.