Spiced Beef and Gel-Infused Vegetable Tacos

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-15 · Updated 2026-05-15

Soft corn tortillas filled with spiced ground beef and fresh gel-infused vegetables, topped with a zesty lime crema. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs ground beef, gel-infused iceberg lettuce, red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup, shredded gel-infused iceberg lettuce
• 1/2 medium, finely chopped red onion
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp, chopped cilantro
• 1 small, finely diced (optional) jalapeño

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and 1/2 medium finely chopped red onion, cooking for 6-8 minutes until beef is browned and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until spices are fragrant.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 1/3 cup sour cream with 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, and 1 small finely diced jalapeño (if using) to make the lime crema.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds each side until pliable.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by layering about 1/4 cup spiced beef mixture, 1/8 cup shredded gel-infused iceberg lettuce on each tortilla, then drizzle with lime crema before serving.