A Flavorful Bite
These cheesy and crispy ground beef tacos are loaded with flavor and melty mozzarella wrapped in warm flour tortillas – the perfect quick meal any night of the week!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 90/10
- ½ medium onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¼ cup water or beef broth as needed
- salt to taste
- 8 flour tortillas 6 inch size
- 2 to 3 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- avocado or vegetable oil for cooking
- fresh cilantro finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in a little avocado oil and let it warm up nice and shiny.
- Add your finely chopped onion. Sauté it gently until it’s translucent and smells sweet, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Drop in the ground beef. Break it up with a spoon and cook until nicely browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Sprinkle in taco seasoning and tomato paste. Add water or broth. Stir and let simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until thick.
- Season with salt to taste. Remove from heat and let rest slightly.
- Warm flour tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Spoon beef mixture on tortilla, top with cheese, and fold in half.
- Cook folded tacos in skillet for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
Serve hot and crispy with creamy cilantro lime sauce or your favorite dip. Store leftovers in airtight container and reheat in skillet.