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Sizzling Summer Beef Tacos with Zesty Lime Crema
Enjoy these flavorful, crispy beef tacos topped with a refreshing lime cilantro crema, perfect for a summer meal.
Ingredients
Dairy & Condiments
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
- 0.5 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (from 1 small clove)
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
- 0.5 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
Meat & Spices
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 package taco seasoning mix (approx. 1 ounce)
Bread & Dairy
- 8 flour tortillas (6-inch) flour tortillas
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1-2 tablespoons avocado oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Blend Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, salt, onion powder, and cilantro until smooth. Chill the crema.
- Sauté onion in oil until soft, then add beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Mix in taco seasoning and water; simmer until beef is coated and flavorful.
- Assemble tacos: sprinkle cheese on tortillas, add beef, fold, and cook in oil until crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve tacos hot, drizzled with cilantro lime crema and garnished with extra cilantro.
Notes
For extra crunch, press tacos gently while cooking in the skillet.