Go Back
–+ servings

Carne Molida Tacos

Delicious and savory tacos made with seasoned ground beef, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
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 80/20 blend recommended
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup water
Taco Assembly
  • 8 count corn tortillas or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup tomato diced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and water. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave.
  2. Spoon the beef mixture onto each tortilla.
  3. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

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

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings according to your preference.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!