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Crunchy tacos decorated with Halloween faces.
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Halloween Taco Recipe

Whether you like your tacos mild or spicy, these are perfect for all ages. Guaranteed to be a fun flavorful twist on your Halloween spread.
Course Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 tacos
Calories 394kcal
Author Deb Clark

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 ½ cups salsa divided
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 ounce packet taco seasoning mix
  • 8 crispy taco shells
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 16 green olives with pimentos sliced in half

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Crumbling the meat into up into small chunks. Cook until no longer pink.
  • Drain any excess grease. Add ½ cup salsa, water, and the taco spice mix. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Now it's time to build the tacos! Start with a layer of taco meat, then lettuce, cheese and salsa. Place two large dollops of sour cream on each taco. Then top with a sliced olive. And just like that... Walla! You have fun Halloween tacos!
  • Repeat, serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 925mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 921IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 2mg