Salsa Verde Ground Beef Tacos
Quick and flavorful ground beef tacos brightened with salsa verde and fresh cilantro.
Servings: 8 tacos
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium onion diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tbsp salsa verde
- 1 tsp cilantro fresh, chopped, for garnish
- 8 medium tortillas 8–10"
- 1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese shredded (about 1 tbsp per tortilla)
- avocado sliced, for serving
- salsa extra, for serving
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Add the diced 1/2 medium onion, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp paprika; cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes until the onion is softened.
- Add 1 pound ground beef to the skillet and break it up with a spatula; cook about 5 minutes until most of the beef is browned.
- Stir in 3 tablespoons salsa verde and continue cooking about 3 minutes until the beef is fully browned and juicy; remove from heat and stir in or sprinkle 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro.
- To make cheesy tortillas, heat a clean pan over medium heat, sprinkle about 1 tablespoon shredded Mexican blend cheese onto the pan, place a tortilla on top, and cook until bubbles form; flip and cook the other side until lightly crisp.
- Assemble tacos by filling each tortilla with 1–2 tablespoons of the beef mixture, then top with avocado slices and extra salsa as desired; serve with lime wedges.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Spatula
- Clean pan or griddle for tortillas
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Notes
- Use medium heat to avoid burning the spices.
- Adjust salt to taste after adding salsa verde.
- For crispier tortillas, cook a little longer after flipping.