Cinco De Mayo

Bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico to your table with this festive Cinco De Mayo recipe! Perfect for celebrating the iconic holiday or spicing up your weeknight dinner, these tacos are a mouthwatering combination of seasoned ground beef, aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, and a zesty lime crema. Topped with crisp shredded lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, and rich cheddar cheese, they’re served in warm tortillas for the ultimate Tex-Mex experience. Garnished with fresh cilantro and optional jalapeño slices for an extra kick, these tacos are as customizable as they are delicious. Ready in just 35 minutes and serving up to four people, this recipe is your ticket to an easy yet flavor-packed meal that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any festive gathering, these tacos capture the essence of Cinco de Mayo celebrations with every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 10 ounces canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
• 8 small flour or corn tortillas
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until fully browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.

Step 4

Sprinkle the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the cooked beef. Mix well to evenly coat the meat with the spices.

Step 5

Add the canned diced tomatoes with green chilies and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6

In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream and lime juice to create the lime crema. Set aside.

Step 7

Warm the tortillas by heating them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side or by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.

Step 8

To assemble the tacos, layer the tortillas with a scoop of the seasoned beef, shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced tomatoes.

Step 9

Drizzle the lime crema over the top and garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced jalapeño if desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your Cinco de Mayo celebration!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1658.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2712.4

Total Fat 175.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 479.6mg	0%
Sodium 6065.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 172.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.3g	0%
Total Sugars 26.6g
Protein 131.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1531.6mg	0%
Iron 19.7mg	0%
Potassium 2746.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.5%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 24.6%