Pesto Beef and Avocado Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Pesto Beef and Avocado Tacos are a delicious twist on traditional tacos, combining flavorful pesto-marinated beef with creamy avocado. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun gathering with friends.

The tacos are easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings, making them a versatile choice for any taco night.

Quick and Flavorful Tacos Recipe

This tacos recipe features tender beef marinated in pesto, served in warm tortillas with fresh avocado slices. The dish takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup pesto sauce
8 small corn or flour tortillas
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Lime wedges for serving
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, combine the ground beef with pesto sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the marinated beef until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Break it up with a spatula as it cooks.
Warm the Tortillas: While the beef is cooking, warm the tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave until pliable.
Assemble the Tacos: Place a generous amount of the cooked beef on each tortilla. Top with sliced avocado, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cheese if using.
Serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos and serve immediately with additional lime wedges on the side.