Beef Tacos
Seasoned ground beef in warm tortillas topped with lettuce, cheese, and salsa.

Total
17 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
2
Servings
Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 8 oz ground beef
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 4 tortillas flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp sour cream(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (about 2 minutes).
- 2
Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 3
Stir in taco seasoning and 2 tablespoons water; simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- 4
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 30 seconds.
- 5
Divide beef among tortillas and top with lettuce, cheese, salsa, and sour cream if using.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
560
28% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
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