Delicious and hearty tacos loaded with ground beef, Italian sausage, and crispy bacon, topped with cheese and fresh ingredients.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Skillet
Cuisine:Mexican
Diet:Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb ground beef
6 oz Italian sausage, casings removed
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 small flour or corn tortillas
1 tbsp taco seasoning
½ small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup diced tomatoes
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup salsa
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking the meat apart as it browns. Drain excess grease if needed.
Stir in the diced onion and garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and stir well. Add the diced tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
Stir in the cooked, crumbled bacon.
Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet for about 20–30 seconds per side, until warm and flexible.
Fill each tortilla with the meat mixture. Top with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
Add sour cream, salsa, and fresh cilantro.
Serve immediately with extra cheese, salsa, or your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
Feel free to customize toppings based on your preference.
For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
Leftover meat mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.