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Cheesy crispy beef tacos served with fresh toppings

Cheesy Crispy Beef Tacos

Deliciously cheesy beef tacos topped with a homemade cilantro lime sauce, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef Cooked until browned
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded Added to beef mixture
  • 8 pieces corn tortillas Heated until crispy
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled For sprinkling on top
Cilantro Lime Sauce
  • 1/4 cup cilantro Fresh
  • 1 piece jalapeño, seeded Adjust for spice level
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • Juice of 1 lime lime

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess grease.
  2. Add the mozzarella cheese to the beef and mix until melted.
  3. In another pan, heat the tortillas until crispy on both sides.
  4. For the cilantro lime sauce, blend cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Assemble the tacos by adding the beef mixture to the tortillas, then drizzle with the cilantro lime sauce and sprinkle with cotija cheese.
  2. Serve immediately with extra cilantro lime sauce on the side.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the sauce to enhance flavor. If you like spice, leave the seeds in the jalapeño. Serve with a variety of toppings like diced tomatoes or avocado for added texture and flavor.