Mom Florence's Tacos

Savor the timeless flavors of "Mom Florence's Tacos," a family-favorite recipe that transforms simple, wholesome ingredients into a fiesta of taste and texture. Perfectly seasoned ground beef is cooked with fragrant onion, garlic, and a touch of tomato paste for a rich, savory filling that’s loaded into warm corn or flour tortillas. These tacos are topped to perfection with crisp shredded lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, creamy avocado or guacamole, melty cheddar cheese, and a dollop of tangy sour cream. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this weeknight-ready recipe serves up authentic homemade taco goodness for the whole family. Whether you’re hosting a casual Taco Tuesday or craving a satisfying, hearty meal, "Mom Florence's Tacos" are guaranteed to deliver bold, crave-worthy flavors in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef (80% lean)
• 1 piece Small onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 0.5 cup Water
• 8 pieces Corn or flour tortillas
• 2 cups Shredded lettuce
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 piece Sliced avocado or guacamole
• 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small crumbles with a spatula. Drain excess grease if necessary.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is softened and the garlic is fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the taco seasoning, tomato paste, and water. Mix well and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef evenly.

Step 4

While the beef is cooking, warm the tortillas either in a dry skillet over medium heat (about 30 seconds per side) or wrapped in foil in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Assemble the tacos by spooning the seasoned beef mixture into the warm tortillas. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and slices of avocado or guacamole. Add chopped fresh cilantro if desired.

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy these delicious homemade tacos!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1701.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2652.8

Total Fat 180.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 491.7mg	0%
Sodium 4378.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 149.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.8g	0%
Total Sugars 25.5g
Protein 129.8g	0%

Vitamin D 28.1IU	0%
Calcium 1399.5mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 3361.7mg	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: 59.3%

Protein: 18.9%

Carbs: 21.8%