Beef Tacos with Lime Crema
Quick-seared ground beef with classic spices served in warm tortillas with a tangy lime-infused cream.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 8 small Corn or Flour Tortillas
- 1 tbsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 0.5 cup Sour Cream
- 1 whole Lime
- 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 cup Shredded Lettuce(optional)
- to taste Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it into small crumbles.
- 2
Drain excess fat from the skillet.
- 3
Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and a splash of water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the liquid reduces.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, the juice of half the lime, and a pinch of salt to create the lime crema.
- 5
Warm the tortillas in a dry pan or microwave for 20 seconds.
- 6
Assemble tacos by layering beef into tortillas, topping with lettuce, and drizzling with the lime crema.
- 7
Serve with remaining lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
420
kcal
Protein
24
g
Carbs
28
g
Fat
22
g
Fiber
3
g
Sugar
2
g
Sodium
580
mg
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