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Three Crispy Ground Beef Tacos filled with shredded meat, topped with creamy guacamole and fresh pico de gallo made of diced tomatoes, onions, and herbs, served on a plate with small bowls of salsa in the background.

Crispy Ground Beef Tacos

Golden, crispy tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef and customizable toppings make these tacos a family favorite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 493
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound 80/20 ground beef for juicy, flavorful tacos
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning homemade or store-bought, for bold flavor
  • 1 tablespoon water to help thicken beef
  • Vegetable oil for frying tortillas, about ¼-inch in skillet
  • 8 6-inch flour tortillas (small soft tacos)
  • Shredded iceberg lettuce optional, for crunch
  • Shredded cheddar cheese optional, for melty topping
  • Sour cream optional, for creaminess
  • Fresh cilantro leaves optional, for garnish
  • Pico de gallo optional, for fresh flavor
  • Salsa optional, for added spice

Method
 

  1. Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until fully browned, about 8 minutes.
  3. Add taco seasoning and 1 tablespoon water, stirring until the mixture thickens and bubbles, about 2 minutes.
  4. Remove skillet from heat and set aside.
  5. In a separate medium skillet, pour ¼-inch vegetable oil and heat over medium.
  6. Once oil shimmers, place one tortilla in the skillet and cook undisturbed until golden, about 1 minute.
  7. Flip the tortilla and cook the other side until golden, then transfer to a paper-towel lined plate.
  8. Repeat with remaining tortillas, adding more oil as needed.
  9. Divide the cooked ground beef evenly among the tortillas.
  10. Top with shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cilantro, pico de gallo, and salsa as desired.
  11. Serve immediately while tortillas are warm and crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 493kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 26gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

These tacos are fast, fun, and perfect for customizable weeknight dinners. Everyone can pile on their favorite toppings for a taco night to remember.

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