Spicy Ground Beef Tacos with Crisp Lettuce
Spicy Ground Beef Tacos with Crisp Lettuce
Ingredients
For the Spicy Ground Beef Filling
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, small, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons enchilada seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Franks RedHot Original Hot Sauce, or more, to taste
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Tacos
- 12 white corn tortillas, 6-inch
For the Toppings
- 4 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1/4 cup crispy jalapenos
- 1/4 cup crispy onions
- 1/2 cup sour cream, optional
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare ingredients: Dice the yellow onion, mince the garlic, and shred the iceberg lettuce. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until thoroughly browned. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Add the diced onion to the skillet with the browned ground beef. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the onion begins to soften. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Stir in the enchilada seasoning, Franks RedHot Original Hot Sauce, water, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and the flavors to meld. Keep the filling warm over low heat.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Warm the white corn tortillas: Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook tortillas one at a time for 20 to 30 seconds per side until they are pliable and lightly browned. Alternatively, wrap tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave for 30 to 60 seconds, or wrap them in aluminum foil and bake in an oven preheated to 300°F for 10 to 15 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 300
- 6
Assemble the tacos: Spoon the spicy ground beef filling into the warm tortillas. Top generously with shredded iceberg lettuce, crispy jalapenos, and crispy onions. If desired, add a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 5 min
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Spicy Ground Beef Tacos with Crisp Lettuce
Ingredients
For the Spicy Ground Beef Filling
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, small, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons enchilada seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Franks RedHot Original Hot Sauce, or more, to taste
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Tacos
- 12 white corn tortillas, 6-inch
For the Toppings
- 4 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1/4 cup crispy jalapenos
- 1/4 cup crispy onions
- 1/2 cup sour cream, optional
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare ingredients: Dice the yellow onion, mince the garlic, and shred the iceberg lettuce. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until thoroughly browned. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Add the diced onion to the skillet with the browned ground beef. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the onion begins to soften. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Stir in the enchilada seasoning, Franks RedHot Original Hot Sauce, water, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and the flavors to meld. Keep the filling warm over low heat.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Warm the white corn tortillas: Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook tortillas one at a time for 20 to 30 seconds per side until they are pliable and lightly browned. Alternatively, wrap tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave for 30 to 60 seconds, or wrap them in aluminum foil and bake in an oven preheated to 300°F for 10 to 15 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 300 - 6
Assemble the tacos: Spoon the spicy ground beef filling into the warm tortillas. Top generously with shredded iceberg lettuce, crispy jalapenos, and crispy onions. If desired, add a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 5 min