Cinco De Mayo
Bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico to your table with this festive Cinco De Mayo recipe! Perfect for celebrating the iconic holiday or spicing up your weeknight dinner, these tacos are a mouthwatering combination of seasoned ground beef, aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, and a zesty lime crema. Topped with crisp shredded lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, and rich cheddar cheese, they’re served in warm tortillas for the ultimate Tex-Mex experience. Garnished with fresh cilantro and optional jalapeño slices for an extra kick, these tacos are as customizable as they are delicious. Ready in just 35 minutes and serving up to four people, this recipe is your ticket to an easy yet flavor-packed meal that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any festive gathering, these tacos capture the essence of Cinco de Mayo celebrations with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 10 ounces canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until fully browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Sprinkle the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the cooked beef. Mix well to evenly coat the meat with the spices.
Add the canned diced tomatoes with green chilies and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream and lime juice to create the lime crema. Set aside.
Warm the tortillas by heating them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side or by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
To assemble the tacos, layer the tortillas with a scoop of the seasoned beef, shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced tomatoes.
Drizzle the lime crema over the top and garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced jalapeño if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Cinco de Mayo celebration!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.7 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.3 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1347 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 32.9 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 377 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 683 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
