Mexican Street Tacos

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 1058kcal

Ingredients

Chips and Guacamole

  • 1 Avocado
  • 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
  • 4 oz Tortilla chips

Tacos

  • 1 tsp Vegetable oil
  • 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
  • 4 Soft taco shells
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup Onion diced
  • 1/4 cup Tomato diced
  • 1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded

Limeade

  • 6 Limes
  • 2 cups Water cold
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
  • Ice cubes optional

Instructions

  • Prep all ingredients per the instructions above.
  • 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.
  • 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 cheese.
  • Mix the ingredients for the limeade. Serve over ice if desired.
  • Serve: Arrange the Mexican street tacos on a serving platter. Serve the chips and guacamole on the side with cold limeade.

Nutrition

Calories: 1058kcal | Carbohydrates: 114g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 1356mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 1135IU | Vitamin C: 78mg | Calcium: 296mg | Iron: 6mg

Mexican Street Tacos

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 1058 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Chips and Guacamole

  • 1 Avocado
  • 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
  • 4 oz Tortilla chips

Tacos

  • 1 tsp Vegetable oil
  • 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
  • 4 Soft taco shells
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup Onion diced
  • 1/4 cup Tomato diced
  • 1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded

Limeade

  • 6 Limes
  • 2 cups Water cold
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
  • Ice cubes optional

Instructions
 

  • Prep all ingredients per the instructions above.
  • 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.
  • 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 cheese.
  • Mix the ingredients for the limeade. Serve over ice if desired.
  • Serve: Arrange the Mexican street tacos on a serving platter. Serve the chips and guacamole on the side with cold limeade.

Nutrition

Calories: 1058kcalCarbohydrates: 114gProtein: 32gFat: 59gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 499mgPotassium: 1356mgFiber: 18gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 1135IUVitamin C: 78mgCalcium: 296mgIron: 6mg
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