Spicy Ground Beef Tacos with Pickles
Spicy Ground Beef Tacos with Pickles
Ingredients
For the Spicy Ground Beef
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons enchilada seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons Frank's RedHot sauce, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Tacos
- 12 white corn tortillas, 6-inch
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
For Serving
- 2 cups green leaf lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, thinly sliced or chopped
- 1/4 cup crispy jalapenos
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until browned and the onion is softened, about 8 to 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Stir in the enchilada seasoning, water, Frank's RedHot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
While the beef simmers, prepare the tortillas. Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Brush one side of a corn tortilla with melted butter, then place it butter-side down on the hot skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds until lightly golden and pliable. Brush the top side with butter, then flip and cook for another 30 seconds. Repeat with remaining tortillas, stacking them on a plate and covering with a clean towel to keep warm.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
To assemble the tacos, spoon a generous amount of the spicy ground beef mixture into the center of each warm tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, sliced dill pickles, crispy jalapenos, a dollop of sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese (if using).
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy ground beef tacos with a unique pickle twist!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Ground Beef Tacos with Pickles
Ingredients
For the Spicy Ground Beef
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons enchilada seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons Frank's RedHot sauce, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Tacos
- 12 white corn tortillas, 6-inch
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
For Serving
- 2 cups green leaf lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, thinly sliced or chopped
- 1/4 cup crispy jalapenos
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until browned and the onion is softened, about 8 to 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Stir in the enchilada seasoning, water, Frank's RedHot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
While the beef simmers, prepare the tortillas. Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Brush one side of a corn tortilla with melted butter, then place it butter-side down on the hot skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds until lightly golden and pliable. Brush the top side with butter, then flip and cook for another 30 seconds. Repeat with remaining tortillas, stacking them on a plate and covering with a clean towel to keep warm.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
To assemble the tacos, spoon a generous amount of the spicy ground beef mixture into the center of each warm tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, sliced dill pickles, crispy jalapenos, a dollop of sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese (if using).
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy ground beef tacos with a unique pickle twist!