Description
Eyeball Tacos are a fun and spooky twist on classic beef tacos, perfect for Halloween or themed parties. Ground beef seasoned with taco spices is layered in crispy taco shells with fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes, and melted cheddar cheese. The finishing touch is two dollops of sour cream topped with black olive slices to create eerie edible ‘eyeballs.’ This simple, quick recipe blends familiar Mexican flavors with a playful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef, cooked
- 1 package taco seasoning, mixed into cooked beef
Taco Assembly
- 12 taco shells
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- Tomatoes, diced (about 1 cup)
- Lettuce, sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 small can small sliced black olives
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook thoroughly until browned and no pink remains, breaking up the meat as it cooks to ensure even cooking.
- Season the Beef: Drain any excess fat, then stir in the taco seasoning packet with a small amount of water as directed on the package. Simmer briefly until the beef is well-coated and the seasoning is fully absorbed.
- Prepare Vegetables: Wash and dice the tomatoes into small pieces. Rinse and slice the lettuce into thin strips suitable for taco filling.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill each taco shell with a generous spoonful of the seasoned ground beef. Next, layer on the sliced lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the meat.
- Create Eyeballs: Place two small dollops of sour cream on the top center of each taco. Top each dollop with a slice of black olive to resemble an eyeball for a fun, spooky visual effect.
Notes
- For a less spicy version, reduce the amount of taco seasoning or use a mild variety.
- Warm the taco shells in the oven or microwave before assembling to enhance flavor and texture.
- These tacos can be made ahead and assembled just before serving for convenience.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- Additional toppings such as guacamole or salsa can be added for extra flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 224
- Sugar: 1.2 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 9.8 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg
