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Mexican Tacos

Delicious and flavorful tacos filled with seasoned meat, fresh vegetables, and topped with zesty 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: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Taco Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Water
Taco Assembly
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas or flour 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 for topping

Method
 

Prepare the Taco Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked.
  2. Drain excess fat and return to skillet. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and water. Stir to combine.
  3. Simmer for about 10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave.
  2. Place a portion of the taco filling onto each tortilla.
  3. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and salsa as desired.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings based on your preference. Add jalapeños for extra heat!

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