Gourmet Beef Tacos
Dive into a fiesta of flavors with these Gourmet Beef Tacos, featuring seasoned ground beef nestled in soft tortillas and topped with fresh veggies, creamy avocado, and zesty salsa. Perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings, these tacos are sure to impress and satisfy your taste buds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tacos per serving) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced vine-ripened tomatoes
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and slicing the avocado.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned (6-8 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in taco seasoning and add ½ cup of water. Simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Warm tortillas in another skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by placing seasoned beef on each tortilla and topping with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and sour cream.
- For salsa, combine diced red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl; spoon over tacos before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: - For added spice, mix diced jalapeños into the beef or salsa. - Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently.