Description
A vibrant, family-friendly Chilli Beef Tacos recipe with spiced ground beef, fresh toppings, and zesty lime. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef: 500g
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Chilli Powder: 2 teaspoons
- Ground Cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Tomato Paste: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
- Water or Beef Stock: 100ml
- Taco Shells or Tortillas: 8 pieces
- Shredded Lettuce: 1 cup
- Diced Tomato: 1 cup
- Grated Cheddar Cheese: 3/4 cup
- Lime Wedges: for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and translucent. Add the ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Drain excess fat if desired. Stir in the tomato paste, chilli powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper until the meat is evenly coated with spices.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour in the water or beef stock, stir, and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat and let the mixture cook for 5 to 7 minutes until it thickens and coats the beef.
- Cook to Perfection: Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or chilli powder if needed. Let the filling simmer briefly so flavors meld, then remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes to retain juices.
- Finishing Touches: Warm the taco shells or tortillas in a dry skillet or wrapped in a damp towel. Prepare toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and grated cheese while shells warm.
- Serve and Enjoy: Fill each shell or tortilla with a portion of the chilli beef, then top with lettuce, tomato, and grated cheddar. Serve with lime wedges and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Toast shells lightly before filling for extra crunch.
- Balance the heat with a squeeze of lime or a dollop of sour cream.
- Make ahead: Cook the beef mixture a day in advance and reheat with a splash of water to refresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 tacos)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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