Description
Easy and delicious beef tacos topped with a creamy avocado sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 large avocado
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, lettuce, jalapeños
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let the beef cook for an additional 2 minutes to combine the flavors.
- While the beef is cooking, prepare the creamy avocado sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a generous amount of the beef mixture in each tortilla, followed by a drizzle of the creamy avocado sauce.
- Top with fresh cilantro and any additional toppings of your choice.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra smooth sauce, blend for an additional minute.
- Adjust lime juice and salt in the sauce to your preference.
- Consider adding beef broth to the beef filling for added richness.
- Experiment with different cheese or salsa for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: Approximately 450
- Sugar: Approximately 4g
- Sodium: Approximately 400mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30g
- Fiber: Approximately 6g
- Protein: Approximately 25g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 70mg