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Mexican Tacos

Delicious Mexican Tacos Recipe for a Quick Family Meal

Enjoy flavorful Mexican Tacos that are easy to make and perfect for family meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Seasoning
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or substitute with ground turkey or shredded chicken
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Water
Taco Assembly
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas
  • 1 cup Shredded Lettuce
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cup Salsa

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • tongs
  • measuring spoons
  • Microwave or second skillet

Method
 

Cooking the Beef
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
  2. Drain excess fat and stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
  3. Add water to the skillet, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.
Preparing the Tacos
  1. Heat tortillas in another skillet or microwave until warm.
  2. Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with beef mixture, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings and proteins. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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