Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Lime juice (to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over cooked beef; add about half a cup of water and let simmer on low heat for approximately 5 minutes until thickened.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chopped onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to create the salsa; set aside.
- Warm tortillas in another skillet or directly over an open flame for about one minute on each side until soft and pliable.
- Assemble tacos by spooning seasoned beef onto each tortilla and topping generously with fresh salsa and any desired toppings.
- Serve immediately while warm for best enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg