Easy Carnitas Tacos
These Easy Beef Tacos with Avocado Are the 30-Minute Dinner You’ll Make Again and Again
Looking for a quick, satisfying meal that’s packed with fresh flavor? These Beef Tacos with Avocado and Cucumber Salad are everything you want in a weeknight dinner. Juicy beef, warm corn tortillas, creamy avocado, and a refreshing cucumber salad with crunchy pepitas come together to create a meal that’s simple, wholesome, and incredibly delicious.
Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy evenings when you want something homemade without spending hours in the kitchen. The combination of ground beef and sliced steak creates an extra juicy, flavorful filling, while the fresh cilantro and avocado add the perfect finishing touch.
The cool cucumber salad is what makes these tacos stand out. Tossed with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and toasted pepitas, it adds a crisp, refreshing contrast to the rich, savory beef. Every bite is balanced with texture, freshness, and bold flavor.
These tacos are also incredibly versatile. Add your favorite salsa, pickled onions, jalapeños, or a squeeze of fresh lime for even more flavor. Whether you’re serving them for Taco Tuesday, a casual family dinner, or entertaining friends, they’re guaranteed to disappear fast.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🌮 Ready in just 30 minutes
- 🥑 Fresh, wholesome ingredients
- 💪 High in protein and satisfying
- 🌿 Perfect balance of savory and fresh flavors
- 👨👩👧 Family-friendly and easy to customize
Sweet Basil Tip 🌿
Warm your corn tortillas in the air fryer for a few minutes before serving. They’ll become lightly crisp around the edges while staying soft enough to hold all the delicious fillings.
Once you try these easy beef tacos, they’ll become a regular on your dinner menu. Simple, fresh, and bursting with flavor—this is comfort food made the Mediterranean way.
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Easy Carnitas Tacos
Course: DinnerCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy2
servings20
minutes20
minutes380
kcalEnjoy these Easy Carnitas Tacos with Avocado, Cucumber & Pepitas, made with tender slow-cooked pork, fresh cilantro, crunchy onions, and a refreshing avocado cucumber salad. A simple Mexican-inspired dinner that's fresh, flavorful, and ready for Taco Tuesday or any night of the week.
Ingredients
8 oz (225 g) ground beef
8 oz (225 g) thinly sliced beef steak (bistec), cut into small strips
4 small corn tortillas
1 cucumber, diced or sliced
1 ripe avocado, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
½ small onion, finely diced
Salt and black pepper, to taste
cilantro seeds
Directions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add the ground beef and sliced steak to the pan. Season with salt and black pepper, then cook for 8–10 minutes, breaking up the ground beef and stirring occasionally until both meats are fully cooked and lightly browned.
- While the meat cooks, place the corn tortillas in the air fryer and heat at 375°F (190°C) for 2–3 minutes, or until warm and slightly crispy around the edges.
- In a bowl, combine the cucumber with the olive oil, red wine vinegar, a pinch of salt, and the roasted pepitas and cilantro seeds. Toss well.
- ill each warm tortilla with the beef mixture.
Top the tacos with sliced avocado and fresh cilantro.
Serve immediately with the cucumber and pepita, cilantro seeds salad on the side.
Notes
- Add your favorite salsa, pickled onions, or a squeeze of fresh lime juice for even more flavor.
