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Beef Tacos

Beef Tacos

American
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36 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

36 min · 7 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

420 kcalper person
Protein 26g
Carbs 30g
Fats 22g

About this dish

Beef mince is browned with a smoky chilli spice blend and piled into warmed corn tortillas with crisp lettuce, tomato and cheddar for a quick weeknight taco night.

Allergy Info

Dairy, Gluten

Diet Info

Meat

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Onionfinely chopped1
  • Garlic clovesminced2
  • Lettuceshredded0.25
  • Cherry tomatoesdiced150 g
  • Limescut into wedges1

Meat & Poultry

  • Beef Mince15% fat500 g

Dairy & Eggs

  • Cheddar Cheesegrated100 g

Dried Goods

  • Corn tortillassmall8

Spices & Seasonings

  • Chilli powder2 tsp
  • Ground Cumin1 tsp
  • Smoked paprika1 tsp
  • Saltto taste

Oils & Condiments

  • Vegetable Oil15 ml

Utensils

  • Large frying pan
  • Meat thermometer
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife

Method

1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and cook the onion for 5 minutes until softened.

Approx. 6 minutes
2

Add the garlic, chilli powder, ground cumin and smoked paprika and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Approx. 3 minutes
3

Add the beef mince and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until well browned and a meat thermometer reads at least 71°C, about 8 minutes.

Approx. 10 minutes
4

Season the beef with salt and keep warm over low heat.

Approx. 2 minutes
5

Warm the corn tortillas in a dry frying pan for 30 seconds on each side.

Approx. 4 minutes
6

Shred the lettuce and dice the cherry tomatoes.

Approx. 5 minutes
7

Fill each tortilla with the beef, cheddar, lettuce and tomato, and serve with lime wedges.

Approx. 6 minutes