Taco Stuffed Avocados - The Recipe Critic (2024)

Taco stuffed avocadosare a healthy twist on tacos and you will love the textures of this flavorful version. Ripe avocados stuffed with seasoned beef and loaded with all your favorite taco toppings!

Ditch the tortilla and pile all those yummy taco ingredients into an avocado half for an easy lunch or light dinner. If you love being creative and stuffing your food try thesestuffed peppers, stuffed cabbage soup, or try these baked stuffed pork chops. They are all so unique and incredibly delicious!

What Are Taco Stuffed Avocados?

Tacos are one of my favorite go-to meals, and these taco stuffed avocados are my new favorite! The creamy avocado base won me over and is the perfect complement to the Mexcian flavors. The taco meat is perfectly seasoned, and the toppings complete the whole recipe.

Tacos are traditionally inside a tortilla or taco shell, but this recipe is different because the taco is stuffed into an avocado. This recipe is one of those recipes you never knew would change your life. Every time I make them my family raves over them. If you’re looking for more Mexican-inspired recipes to wow your family with you have to make these chimichangas, this amazing beef, and our favorite enchiladas.

Ingredients For Taco Stuffed Avocados

I always have taco ingredients on hand so that I can make these fast and easy taco stuffed avocados. I highly recommend that you use my recipe for taco seasoning. Follow the instructions on how to make the best taco meat possible, but you can also switch out the meat if you prefer. The possibilities are endless with this recipe. This is also a great meal option for any dinner guests that might be on a keto diet, gluten-free, dairy-free, or low-carb!

• Ground beef: Cooked and seasoned for perfect tacos.
• Chili powder: Add a little bit of heat.
• Salt: Season to taste.
• Cumin:The best Mexican seasoning on the planet.
• Dried Oregano:Adding oregano is delicious in Mexican recipes.
• Garlic Powder: Garlic seasoning is a must!
• Onion Powder: To season and flavor the beef.
• Tomato Sauce: Helps add moisture to the ground beef.
• Avocados: Ripe avocados are best because they have a perfect creamy texture.
• Cheddar Cheese: Shredded Mexican cheese blend is my favorite for this recipe, but you can use any kind of cheese you like.
• Cherry Tomatoes: Any kind of diced tomatoes are best for taco toppings.
• Lettuce:Shredded lettuce adds great texture.
• Cilantro: Adds color and a little kick of flavor!
• Sour Cream: Use Mexican crema if you prefer.

Let’s Make Taco Stuffed Avocados

Taco stuffed avocados make a perfect lunch or dinner. They will be such a hit that they will be on weekly rotation from now on. It comes together super quick and they are incredibly easy too. You will love how completely customizable this recipe is because everyone can make it just how they like it. Follow my instructions below on the recipe card.

1. Brown ground beef:Add the ground beef to a medium-sized skillet then cook over medium heat until browned.
2. Cook meat:Add all of the seasonings and the tomato sauce then stir to combine. Cook for about 3-4 minutes.
3. Prepare avocados:Slice the avocados in half lengthwise then remove the pits. Load the crater left from the pit with the taco meat.
4. Add Toppings: Top with cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, cilantro, and sour cream.