Salsa Verde Ground Beef Tacos
The ultimate comfort food, Salsa Verde Ground Beef Tacos are bursting with flavor! Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, these tacos are loaded with juicy ground beef, zesty salsa verde, and your favorite toppings. You'll crave these flavorful bites again and again!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Frying Pan
- Blender
- Chef's Knife
- Cutting Board
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- ½ medium ½ medium onion diced
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp ¼ tsp paprika
- 1 lb 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp salsa verde
- 1 tsp 1 tsp cilantro chopped fresh for garnish
- 8 medium 8 medium tortillas
- ½ cup ½ cup Mexican blend cheese shredded (about 1 tbsp per tortilla)
- Sliced avocado
- Extra salsa
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Cook the onions and spices. Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add olive oil, diced onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook for 5 minutes until the onions are softened.
- Cook the beef. Add ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a spatula into smaller pieces and cook for about 5 minutes until most of the beef is browned.
- Add salsa verde. Stir in 3 tablespoons of salsa verde and cook for an additional 3 minutes until the beef is fully browned and juicy. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
- Make cheesy tortillas. Heat a clean pan over medium heat. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese on the pan, place a tortilla on top, and cook until bubbles form. Flip and cook the other side until lightly crisp. For extra crunch, serve with the cheese-encrusted side facing out.
- Assemble tacos. Fill each tortilla with 1–2 tablespoons of the ground beef mixture. Top with avocado slices, extra salsa, or other favorite toppings.
Notes
- Tip 1: Store leftover beef mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat before serving.
- Tip 2: You can freeze the beef filling in a freezer-safe container for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Tip 3: Consider serving these tacos with a side of Mexican rice or a fresh salad to complete your meal.
- Tip 4: Get creative with toppings! Try adding pickled jalapeños or crumbled queso fresco for extra flavor.
- Tip 5: Choose fresh ingredients for the best flavor, especially with herbs like cilantro!