Description
Tender, spiced beef bathed in crisp tortillas for fuss-free family meals. Roasting ensures consistent doneness while amplifying savory flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
280g (1 lb) ground beef (90% lean)
6 corn or flour tortillas
1 small onion
1 tbsp taco seasoning
1 tsp oil (light olive or avocado)
1/4 cup water (optional for seasoning activation)
Lime juice (optional for brightness)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) with oven-safe skillet on center rack
Heat skillet over medium, sauté onions 3 minutes
Add ground beef and cook 6-8 minutes until browned
Stir in taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water; simmer 5 minutes uncovered
Microwave tortillas 20 seconds, fill with 2-3 tbsp beef mixture
Notes
Use digital thermometer – meat is done at 160°F (71°C)
Avoid overfilling tortillas to prevent sogginess
Vegetarian option: Substitute beef with sautéed lettuce/water
Cool tortillas at room temperature before filling
Homemade taco seasoning: Mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and oregano
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg