Mexican Tacos

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 952kcal

Ingredients

Mexican Street Tacos

  • 8 oz Ground beef
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup Onion diced
  • 1/4 cup Tomatoes diced
  • 1 tsp Vegetable oil
  • 4 Soft taco shells
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 4 wedges Lime for serving

Chips and Guacamole

  • 2 Avocados ripe
  • 1/4 cup Tomatoes diced
  • 2 tsp Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 TBSP Lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 oz Tortilla chips

Lemon Sparkling Water

  • 24 oz Sparkling water
  • 1 Lemon sliced
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  • Prep all fresh ingredients according to the ingredient list above.
  • Season the ground beef with chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, add the vegetable oil. Once hot, add the seasoned ground beef and sauté, breaking it into small pieces until nicely browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Warm the taco shells on both sides in a pan over medium heat. About 20 seconds per side.
  • Fill each taco shell with cooked beef. Top with diced onion, tomatoes, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and chopped fresh cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice from the wedges over each taco for extra flavor.
  • To make the guacamole, mash the avocados into a bowl until smooth. Add the diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
  • Combine the sparkling water and lemon slices. Serve over ice cubes if desired.
  • Serve the tacos with the tortilla chips and guacamole, and lemon sparkling water. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 952kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 68g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 34g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 440mg | Potassium: 1662mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1179IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 5mg

Mexican Tacos

No ratings yet
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 952 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Mexican Street Tacos

  • 8 oz Ground beef
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup Onion diced
  • 1/4 cup Tomatoes diced
  • 1 tsp Vegetable oil
  • 4 Soft taco shells
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 4 wedges Lime for serving

Chips and Guacamole

  • 2 Avocados ripe
  • 1/4 cup Tomatoes diced
  • 2 tsp Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 TBSP Lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 oz Tortilla chips

Lemon Sparkling Water

  • 24 oz Sparkling water
  • 1 Lemon sliced
  • Ice cubes

Instructions
 

  • Prep all fresh ingredients according to the ingredient list above.
  • Season the ground beef with chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, add the vegetable oil. Once hot, add the seasoned ground beef and sauté, breaking it into small pieces until nicely browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Warm the taco shells on both sides in a pan over medium heat. About 20 seconds per side.
  • Fill each taco shell with cooked beef. Top with diced onion, tomatoes, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and chopped fresh cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice from the wedges over each taco for extra flavor.
  • To make the guacamole, mash the avocados into a bowl until smooth. Add the diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
  • Combine the sparkling water and lemon slices. Serve over ice cubes if desired.
  • Serve the tacos with the tortilla chips and guacamole, and lemon sparkling water. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 952kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 32gFat: 68gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 34gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 440mgPotassium: 1662mgFiber: 20gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1179IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 255mgIron: 5mg
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