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Classic Mexican Tacos

Delicious and authentic Mexican tacos filled with seasoned meat, fresh vegetables, and topped with salsa.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Taco Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup water
Taco Assembly
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/2 cup sour cream optional
  • 1/2 cup salsa optional

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned.
  2. Drain excess fat, then add cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and water.
  3. Stir to combine and let simmer for about 10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  2. Place a portion of the meat filling onto each tortilla.
  3. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and salsa as desired.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings to your liking. Avocado, jalapeños, and cilantro are great additions.

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