Description
Creamy avocados cradle zesty Mexican-inspired taco filling in this mouthwatering Taco-Stuffed Avocados recipe. Packed with bold flavors and protein-rich ingredients, these handheld delights promise a quick, satisfying meal that brings fiesta flair directly to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 Hass avocados
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 packet (1.25 ounces) taco seasoning
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 package (6 ounces) Horizon Organic Mexican Style Shredded Cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 to 2 Roma tomatoes
- Cilantro (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Carefully slice ripe avocados in half, gently removing the pit with a swift motion. Create spacious cavities by delicately scooping out some interior flesh, setting aside the extracted portions for later enhancement.
- Heat a robust skillet over medium-high temperature, introducing ground beef and breaking it into fine, uniform crumbles. Continuously stir while cooking until the meat transforms from pink to a rich, deep brown.
- Infuse the sizzling beef with aromatic taco seasoning, incorporating a splash of water to distribute flavors uniformly. Allow the mixture to simmer, intensifying the robust spice profile for approximately three minutes.
- Reduce skillet heat and fold in most of the shredded cheese, stirring until the cheese seamlessly melts and coats the seasoned meat with a luxurious, creamy texture.
- Generously fill each avocado half with the spiced meat mixture, ensuring an even distribution that peaks slightly above the avocado’s edges.
- Embellish the stuffed avocados with vibrant diced tomatoes, strategically placing reserved avocado chunks around the edges. Sprinkle the remaining cheese across the surface and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves for a final burst of color and flavor.
Notes
- Perfectly hollow out avocados by using a spoon to gently scoop out extra flesh, creating a deeper cavity for maximum beef filling without breaking the skin.
- Choose ripe but firm avocados to ensure they can hold the warm taco meat without falling apart or becoming mushy during serving.
- Drain excess beef fat after cooking to keep the filling lighter and prevent soggy avocado bottoms, which can make the dish less appetizing.
- Customize protein options by substituting ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for lower-fat or vegetarian alternatives that still deliver robust taco flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg