Love Bug Tacos
Dive into the vibrant world of Love Bug Tacos, where each crunchy shell is brimming with juicy beef and fresh toppings. Perfect for any occasion, these tacos are not just a meal; they’re a fiesta on your plate! Easy to make and endlessly customizable, they promise to ignite joy and create lasting memories around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos total) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 crisp taco shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup sour cream (for topping)
- ½ cup salsa (for topping)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing tomatoes, slicing avocados, and shredding lettuce.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and add a splash of water if needed. Simmer until fragrant.
- Warm taco shells in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Assemble tacos by filling shells with seasoned beef, then top generously with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and avocado.
- Add sour cream, salsa, and cilantro to finish before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, replace ground beef with black beans or grilled vegetables. To enhance flavor, consider adding smoked paprika or chipotle powder to the meat mixture. Ensure tortillas remain crispy by warming them only briefly before serving.