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Halloween Spooky Tacos

These playful Halloween tacos combine seasoned ground beef with crispy, slightly charred corn tortillas, topped with creamy avocado, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh lime juice. The dish features a fun, build-your-own presentation that turns a simple dinner into a festive miniature celebration, with textures ranging from crispy to gooey and vibrant flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef preferably juicy and well-seasoned
  • 8 small corn tortillas preferably warmed and slightly crispy
  • 1 ripe avocado diced for topping
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 lime lime for squeezing fresh juice
  • 1 tsp cumin for seasoning
  • 1 tsp chili powder adds flavor and spice

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • Tongs
  • Small bowls
  • Lime squeezer

Method
 

  1. Dice the avocado into small cubes and set aside in a small bowl.
  2. Shred the cheddar cheese and chop fresh cilantro if desired, then arrange them in small bowls for easy topping access.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and season with cumin and chili powder. Use tongs to break it apart as it cooks.
  4. Cook the meat until browned and fragrant, about 8 minutes, ensuring it’s cooked through with no pink remaining.
  5. While the meat cooks, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and slightly crispy around the edges.
  6. Once the meat is ready, turn off the heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over it to brighten the flavors.
  7. Lay out the warm tortillas and spoon some of the seasoned beef onto each one.
  8. Add diced avocado, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, and garnish with cilantro if using.
  9. Finish by squeezing a little more lime juice over each taco for extra zing.
  10. Serve immediately while the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is gooey, with extra lime wedges on the side for squeezing.

Notes

For extra fun, use cookie cutters to shape tortillas into spooky shapes before filling. Keep a close eye on tortillas as they heat to prevent burning.