Cheesy Ground Beef Tacos with Creamy Filling
Make simple, satisfying ground beef tacos featuring a rich, creamy center mixed directly into the seasoned meat.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 12 hard taco shells or soft tortillas
- Optional toppings: lettuce, salsa, diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and chopped onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces slightly.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the softened cream cheese cubes to the meat mixture. Stir continuously until the cream cheese is completely melted and incorporated, creating a creamy texture throughout the beef.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream until just combined and melted.
- Warm your taco shells or tortillas according to package directions.
- Spoon the creamy ground beef mixture evenly into the shells or tortillas.
- Add your desired toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon of chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin along with the taco seasoning.
- If you prefer a thicker filling, use less water when simmering the meat.
- You can substitute Monterey Jack cheese for cheddar if you desire a milder flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 90