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Creepy Crawly Spider Taco Tuesday

A fun twist on taco night featuring seasoned ground beef topped with olives arranged as spooky spider bodies and legs, perfect for families and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the taco filling
  • 1 lb ground beef (85% lean) Use fresh ground beef with a bright red color.
  • 1 oz packet taco seasoning Commercial or homemade seasoning can be used.
  • 2/3 cup water To mix with the seasoning.
For assembling the tacos
  • 8 pieces hard or soft taco shells Can use various types as preferred.
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce For texture and freshness.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Or swap with other cheeses if desired.
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes Adds freshness to the tacos.
  • 16 pieces whole pitted black olives For the spider bodies and legs.
  • Sour cream For serving on the side.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spoon until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in the taco seasoning packet and 2/3 cup water. Reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. While the beef simmers, prepare taco shells according to package directions.
  4. Fill each warm taco shell with seasoned ground beef, followed by shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, and diced tomatoes.
  5. To create the spider toppings, place one or two whole olives on each taco for the body and slice extra olives into strips for the spider legs.
  6. Serve immediately with sour cream on the side.

Notes

Leftover taco filling can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can freeze the cooked filling for up to 2 months as well.