Fiesta Tacos
Get ready to spice up your table with these vibrant and flavorful Fiesta Tacos! Featuring perfectly seasoned ground beef—or your choice of turkey or plant-based alternative—simmered with aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this recipe brings bold Mexican-inspired flavors to life. Nestled in warm tortillas and topped with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, these tacos are as versatile as they are delicious. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, they come together in just 35 minutes and can be easily customized with your favorite toppings. Serve with lime wedges on the side for a refreshing citrus kick that completes this irresistible taco experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (or substitute with ground turkey or plant-based alternative)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
- 8 pieces small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (for topping)
- 1 medium avocado, diced or sliced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 medium lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the meat evenly with the spices.
Stir in the drained diced tomatoes and let the mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Remove from heat.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or wrap them in foil and heat in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes.
Assemble the tacos by adding a scoop of the beef mixture to the center of each tortilla.
Top each taco with shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, avocado, and a dollop of sour cream.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with a wedge of lime on the side for squeezing over the top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2820 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 194.5 g | 249% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.1 g | 410% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 2076 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.2 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.1 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.0 g | ||
| Protein | 133.6 g | 267% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1413 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 20.8 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 3989 mg | 85% | |
*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.
