Description
A delightful fusion of flavors that feels just like home with savory beef and warm tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 taco-sized tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or American)
- Sliced pickles
- Ketchup and mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and form balls.
- Place each ball on the skillet and use a spatula to smash it down into a thin patty.
- Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove the patties from the skillet.
- To assemble the tacos, place a patty on each tortilla.
- Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, pickles, and add any desired sauces like ketchup and mustard.
- Serve warm and enjoy while cozying up with loved ones!
Notes
For fresh tortillas, warm them in a dry skillet for a few seconds on each side. You can meal prep patties in advance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg