Quick Taco Dinner
Transform your busy weeknights with this Quick Taco Dinner—a simple yet satisfying meal that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Featuring seasoned ground beef or turkey simmered to perfection, this recipe delivers bold, savory flavors with minimal effort. Warm flour or corn tortillas become the perfect vessels for a customizable taco experience, topped with crisp shredded lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, creamy sour cream, and zesty salsa. The recipe also includes time-saving prep tips, making it an ideal choice for families or taco night enthusiasts. Whether you’re craving a quick and easy dinner or looking to please a hungry crowd, this classic taco recipe is guaranteed to hit the spot. Perfect for Taco Tuesday, casual dinners, or meal prepping, it’s a deliciously stress-free option everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 0.67 cup water
- 8 pieces small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup salsa
- 2 teaspoons cooking oil (optional, for tortillas)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef (or turkey) and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked (about 7–10 minutes). Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the seasoning is well incorporated and the sauce thickens.
While the meat is cooking, warm the tortillas in a separate skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, or use the microwave for 15 seconds per tortilla. Optionally, brush the skillet with a small amount of cooking oil before warming the tortillas for extra flavor.
Prepare the toppings: Wash and shred the lettuce, dice the tomatoes, and set out the shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa in small bowls for easy assembly.
To assemble the tacos, spoon a portion of the seasoned meat onto each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a spoonful of salsa. Customize with additional toppings if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your quick taco dinner!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.4 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.6 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 2607 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.4 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 46.1 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1216 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 778 mg | 17% | |
*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.
