Game Day Street Tacos

Game Day Street Tacos

This recipe captures the essence of a famous restaurant's street taco dish while adding a creative twist to make it perfect for game day.

πŸ•’ Prep: 15 minutes - Cook: 10 minutes - Total: 25 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Mexican

Allergens

Dairy, Gluten (in the tortillas)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 cup chopped lettuce
  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
  2. Add taco seasoning to the cooked ground beef, following package instructions for spices and water.
  3. Cook the mixture until heated through, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  4. Warm corn tortillas in a separate pan or microwave for 15 20 seconds.
  5. Assemble tacos by placing a layer of seasoned ground beef, shredded cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, and avocado slices on each tortilla.
  6. Garnish with lime wedges and fresh cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

For an extra kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the seasoning mix or serve with your favorite hot sauce on the side.

Notes

Be sure to use small corn tortillas for an authentic street taco experience.

Cultural or Historical Background

Street tacos are a popular dish found in many parts of Mexico, often served from mobile carts and stands.