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Eyeball Tacos

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Fun and spooky tacos perfect for Halloween, made with ground meat, taco shells, and topped with sour cream 'eyeballs'.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 packet (1.23 oz.) taco seasoning
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 12 original taco shells
  • 3/4 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 24 black olive slices
  • taco sauce (if desired)

Method
 

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add meat and cook, breaking apart with a spoon until browned and cooked through.
  3. Add taco seasoning and water; cook until sauce thickens.
  4. Preheat oven to 350º F.
  5. Remove taco shells from packaging and place on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  6. Heat in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes until warm.
  7. Divide meat mixture between taco shells.
  8. Top evenly with lettuce and cheese.
  9. Make two 1 teaspoon dollops of sour cream on top of each taco.
  10. Place a black olive slice in the center of the sour cream to make eyeballs.
  11. Serve with taco sauce, if desired.

Notes

Using a packet of taco seasoning is a culinary secret that elevates the flavor profile of the ground beef or turkey, blending spices like cumin and chili powder that enhance the umami notes in the meat. This not only deepens the taste but also creates a robust foundation for the other fresh ingredients to shine.

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