Description
Eyeball Tacos are a fun and festive twist on classic tacos, perfect for themed parties or Halloween. Ground beef seasoned with taco spices is layered in crispy taco shells along with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and sour cream. The sour cream topped with black olives creates a spooky eyeball effect, making these tacos as visually entertaining as they are delicious.
Ingredients
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Meat Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef, cooked
- 1 package taco seasoning
Taco Assembly
- 12 taco shells
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tomato, diced
- Lettuce, sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 small can sliced black olives
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is fully browned and no pink remains, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- Season the Meat: Once the beef is cooked, drain any excess fat and stir in the taco seasoning according to package instructions until the meat is well coated. Allow the seasoning to blend into the beef for a couple of minutes on low heat.
- Prepare the Vegetables: While the meat is cooking, dice the tomato and slice the lettuce into thin strips to freshen the taco fillings.
- Assemble the Tacos: Fill each taco shell with a spoonful of the seasoned ground beef. Layer with sliced lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a generous sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Create the ‘Eyeballs’: Place two small dollops of sour cream in the center of each taco and top each dollop with a sliced black olive to mimic eyeballs, adding a playful decorative touch.
Notes
- For a leaner option, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- Warm taco shells slightly before assembling for better texture and easier filling.
- Feel free to add other toppings like jalapeños, salsa, or avocado slices for extra flavor.
- Use reduced-fat sour cream and cheese to lessen the fat content if desired.
- Sliced black olives can be substituted with green olives or small cherry tomato halves for different eye effects.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 224
- Sugar: 1.2 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.8 g
- Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 9.8 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg
