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Crispy Ground Beef Tacos filled with guacamole, topped with vibrant pico de gallo and cilantro, arranged neatly on a plate.

Ground Beef Tacos

These crispy ground beef tacos are bursting with flavor and the perfect weeknight meal in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex Mex
Calories: 317
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ tablespoon olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 small yellow onion Finely diced
  • 1 cup sweet potato Finely diced
  • 1 pound ground beef Use lean beef for a healthier option
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning Adjust to taste
  • 1 lime Juiced
For Serving:
  • Small corn tortillas For a traditional crispy base
  • Shredded cheese Cheddar or Monterey Jack your choice
  • Pico de Gallo Fresh salsa for topping
  • Chipotle Salsa For a smoky kick
  • Guacamole For a creamy and flavorful topping

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and sweet potato. Sauté for about 5–7 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes until browned.
  4. Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until the beef is fully cooked and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender. Season with salt to taste and squeeze the lime juice over the mixture.
  5. Warm the corn tortillas briefly to make them pliable.
  6. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture and a sprinkle of shredded cheese onto each tortilla, then fold them in half.
  7. Heat about ½ inch of neutral oil in a skillet over medium heat. Carefully add the filled tortillas, pressing down with a spatula. Fry for about 2–3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
  8. Place the tacos on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  9. Top each taco with guacamole and serve with pico de gallo and chipotle salsa on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1TacoCalories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 20gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 178mgPotassium: 346mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 118IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These crispy tacos are a fun and quick dinner idea, perfect for taco night. Pair them with your favorite toppings for a customizable meal everyone will enjoy.

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