Festival Classic Street Tacos – Copycat Carnival Favorite

Festival Classic Street Tacos – Copycat Carnival Favorite

This recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make copycat of the famous street tacos found at carnivals and festivals, with an enhanced twist for a flavor explosion in every bite. Perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal or snack.

Time: Prep - 15 min, Cook - 10 min, Total - 25 min
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Mexican, American

Allergens

Gluten (from flour tortillas), Dairy (sour cream and cheese)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef 1 packet taco seasoning 8 small flour tortillas 2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend) 1 cup diced tomatoes 1 cup shredded lettuce 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 avocado, sliced 1/2 cup sour cream 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat and add taco seasoning as per package instructions. Set aside.
  2. On each tortilla, layer meat, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, onion, avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream.
  3. Fold the tortillas in half to create a taco shape.
  4. Grill the tacos for 1 2 minutes per side until warmed and slightly charred.

Chef’s Insight

To infuse more flavor, marinate the ground beef in your favorite spices before cooking.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, replace ground beef with mixed vegetables.

Cultural or Historical Background

Inspired by street food found at carnivals and festivals across America.