Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico with these bold and flavorful tacos. Perfectly seasoned ground beef is sautéed with fresh bell peppers and onions, wrapped in warm tortillas, and topped with creamy sour cream and shredded cheese. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, creating delicious memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup diced fresh bell peppers (mixed red and green)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for topping)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
- Tortillas (8 small or 4 large)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Optionally, drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- 2. Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it apart (about 5 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- 3. Stir in diced onions and bell peppers; cook until softened (approximately 3 minutes).
- 4. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the mixture, pour in 1/2 cup of water, and simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- 5. Spoon the mixture into tortillas or lettuce wraps, topping with sour cream, shredded cheese, and cilantro. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg