Description
Indulge in the ultimate Taco Bell Meat Recipe that brings bold flavors and a delightful crunch to your dinner table. This homemade version features tender, seasoned ground beef wrapped in warm tortillas, allowing you to customize each taco with your favorite toppings. Perfect for Taco Tuesdays or casual gatherings, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that delivers fast-food nostalgia without the drive-thru hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 tortillas (flour or corn)
- Toppings: sour cream, cheese, lettuce, salsa (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of oil. Sauté the diced onion for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Increase heat slightly, add ground beef, and brown for 7 to 10 minutes while breaking it apart.
- Stir in taco seasoning and minced garlic; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add tomato sauce and water; stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Let it cook on low heat for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Assemble tacos by spooning the meat mixture into tortillas and adding desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg