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A plate of mini street tacos with ground beef, white onion, cilantro, and cotija cheese

Mini Street Tacos

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 small corn tortillas (4-inch diameter)
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder)
  • 0.5 cup wate r
  • 0.5 cup white onion, finely diced
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 lime , cut into wedges
  • 0.5 cup salsa roja or verde
  • 0.25 cup cotija cheese, crumbled

Instructions
 

  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Drain the excess rendered fat from the skillet using a colander or spoon.
  • Return the beef to the skillet, add the taco seasoning and water, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the liquid has reduced and coated the meat.
  • Heat a separate dry griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat and warm the mini corn tortillas for 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
  • Distribute the seasoned beef evenly among the 12 tortillas, placing approximately 1.5 to 2 tablespoons in the center of each.
  • Garnish each taco with the diced white onion, chopped cilantro, and crumbled cotija cheese.
  • Serve immediately with lime wedges and salsa provided on the side.