Beef Tacos

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 1270kcal

Ingredients

Queso

  • 1/2 cup Half and half
  • 4 oz Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 oz American cheese chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 2 TBSP Scallions chopped
  • 2 oz Tortilla chips

Seasoning

  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Guacamole

  • 1 Avocado
  • 1/4 cup Tomatoes diced
  • 2 tsp Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 TBSP Lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder

Tacos

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

Margarita Mocktail

  • 1 TBSP Honey
  • 12 oz Sparkling water
  • 2 oz Orange juice
  • 4 oz Lime juice to taste
  • Ice cubes (optional)
  • 2 wedges Lime for garnish (optional)
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Instructions

  • Make the queso: Mix the ingredients (except for the chips) in a saucepan over low heat. Stir occasionally, until the cheese is melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover with a lid to keep warm.
  • Make the guacamole: Scoop out the flesh of the avocado and mash it in a bowl with a fork. Add diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined and the guacamole reaches your desired consistency.
  • Cook the beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up into smaller pieces until the meat is browned and no longer pink.
  • Season the beef: Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper, and combine until meat is evenly coated.
  • Stir together all ingredients for the mocktail until well combined. Taste and adjust the lime or honey as needed. Serve over ice if desired.
  • Warm the tortillas: In the same skillet, warm the soft corn tortillas for about 20 - 30 seconds on each side until they become pliable and slightly toasted.
  • Assemble the tacos: Divide the cooked beef among the warm tortillas. Top each taco with chopped fresh cilantro, diced onion, diced tomatoes, and crumbled queso fresco or shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Squeeze lime wedges over the tacos.
  • Serve the meal: Arrange the tacos on a serving platter. Serve with guacamole and with the chips and queso on the side. Pour the margarita mocktail into glasses and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 1270kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 89g | Saturated Fat: 36g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 33g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 199mg | Sodium: 1281mg | Potassium: 1462mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 2241IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 1018mg | Iron: 5mg

Beef Tacos

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 1270 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Queso

  • 1/2 cup Half and half
  • 4 oz Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 oz American cheese chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 2 TBSP Scallions chopped
  • 2 oz Tortilla chips

Seasoning

  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Guacamole

  • 1 Avocado
  • 1/4 cup Tomatoes diced
  • 2 tsp Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 TBSP Lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder

Tacos

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

Margarita Mocktail

  • 1 TBSP Honey
  • 12 oz Sparkling water
  • 2 oz Orange juice
  • 4 oz Lime juice to taste
  • Ice cubes (optional)
  • 2 wedges Lime for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Make the queso: Mix the ingredients (except for the chips) in a saucepan over low heat. Stir occasionally, until the cheese is melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover with a lid to keep warm.
  • Make the guacamole: Scoop out the flesh of the avocado and mash it in a bowl with a fork. Add diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined and the guacamole reaches your desired consistency.
  • Cook the beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up into smaller pieces until the meat is browned and no longer pink.
  • Season the beef: Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper, and combine until meat is evenly coated.
  • Stir together all ingredients for the mocktail until well combined. Taste and adjust the lime or honey as needed. Serve over ice if desired.
  • Warm the tortillas: In the same skillet, warm the soft corn tortillas for about 20 - 30 seconds on each side until they become pliable and slightly toasted.
  • Assemble the tacos: Divide the cooked beef among the warm tortillas. Top each taco with chopped fresh cilantro, diced onion, diced tomatoes, and crumbled queso fresco or shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Squeeze lime wedges over the tacos.
  • Serve the meal: Arrange the tacos on a serving platter. Serve with guacamole and with the chips and queso on the side. Pour the margarita mocktail into glasses and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 1270kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 51gFat: 89gSaturated Fat: 36gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 33gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 199mgSodium: 1281mgPotassium: 1462mgFiber: 13gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2241IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 1018mgIron: 5mg
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