The best walking tacos!
The best walking tacos! is a easy Mexican recipe that serves 4. 300 calories per serving. Recipe by Texy Kitchen on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 10 min | Total: 35 min
Cost: $14.54 total, $3.64 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef (80% lean, fresh)
- 8 pieces Corn Tortillas (2‑inch diameter, warmed before serving)
- 1 medium Onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 large Tomato (diced for topping)
- 2 cups Lettuce (shredded, preferably romaine or iceberg)
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup Salsa (mild or medium, store‑bought or homemade)
- 1 whole Lime (cut into wedges for serving)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for sautéing)
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Prep Vegetables
Dice the onion, mince the garlic, dice the tomato, shred the lettuce, and cut the lime into wedges.
Time: PT5M
Season and Cook Beef
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook another minute.
Time: PT7M
Temperature: Medium‑high
Warm Tortillas
While the beef finishes cooking, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, or until pliable and lightly toasted.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: Medium
Assemble Tacos
Place a warm tortilla on a plate, add a spoonful of seasoned beef, then top with lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese, and a drizzle of salsa. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Time: PT3M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 300
- Protein
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 12g
- Fiber
- 4g
Dietary info: Gluten‑Free option with corn tortillas, Can be made vegetarian by substituting beef with black beans or lentils
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten (if using flour tortillas)
Last updated: April 17, 2026








