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Crispy Ground Beef Tacos (With Cilantro Lime Crema)

Crispy Ground Beef Tacos stuffed with juicy seasoned beef, melty mozzarella, and golden pan-fried tortillas. Drizzled with a fresh cilantro lime crema that tastes restaurant-level with almost no effort. The perfect quick, high-protein taco night recipe that never misses.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 279kcal
Author: Bailey Campbell

Ingredients

CILANTRO LIME CREMA

  • ½ cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp light mayonnaise
  • ½ tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp minced garlic 1 garlic clove
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped

BEEF TACOS

  • ½ medium yellow onion
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 package taco seasoning mix
  • 8 6-inch flour tortillas
  • 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1-2 tbsp avocado oil

Instructions

  • Make the crema:Add Greek yogurt, mayo, lime juice, garlic, salt, and cilantro to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate while you get everything else prepared.
  • Cook the beef:Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until the onions are soft. Then add in the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  • Season the beef:Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water. Simmer for a few minutes until everything is coated and the liquid is absorbed. Add black pepper to taste if desired.
  • Assemble the tacos:Lay a tortilla down on a clean surface and sprinkle mozzarella on one half of the tortilla (approx 1 1/2 tbsp of mozza), spoon some seasoned ground beef mixture on top, then add more cheese and fold the tortilla over.
  • Crisp the tacos:Add the tacos to a medium saucepan over medium heat and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. You can press down on them with a spatula to get them extra crispy. Add a little extra oil if needed to get the edges perfect.
  • Serve:Drizzle with cilantro lime crema and top with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taco | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.4g | Cholesterol: 50.9mg | Sodium: 644.6mg | Fiber: 20.8g | Sugar: 1.9g