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Delicious ground beef soft tacos topped with shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, and onions, served in soft flour tortillas, perfect for a quick and tasty meal.

Ground Beef Soft Tacos

Deliciously seasoned ground beef wrapped in soft tortillas for a quick and flavorful taco dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 283
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef Use 85/15 blend for a balance of flavor and moisture
  • ½ yellow onion diced (Adds savory flavor and moisture to the beef)
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning About 1 packet, or use homemade seasoning for more control
  • 1 cup salsa For a juicy filling and extra flavor
  • 8 soft taco flour tortillas Classic size tortillas, or use homemade for extra freshness
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded (Optional for topping, can be swapped for other cheeses)
  • Lettuce tomatoes, sour cream, and sliced black olives (Optional toppings to suit your taste)

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet A large, heavy-bottom skillet works best for browning the beef.
  • 1 Wooden Spatula For stirring and flipping the beef without damaging the pan.
  • 1 Cooking Spray Helps prevent the meat from sticking to the pan.
  • 1 Tortilla Warmer Optional, but it helps keep tortillas soft and warm.

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, coated with cooking spray. prep
  2. Add the diced onions and cook until they begin to soften. prep
  3. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the beef, then pour in the salsa. mix
  4. Bring the mixture to a low boil, then simmer for 10–15 minutes until it thickens. cook
  5. Lay out each tortilla flat, then spoon the beef mixture into the center. assemble
  6. Top each taco with shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and olives, or your choice of toppings. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 17gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 636mgPotassium: 330mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 386IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 153mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These tacos are an easy and delicious weeknight meal packed with flavor! Perfect for a taco bar or a quick dinner with the family.

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