Beef Tacos Recipe

This Beef Tacos Recipe is a savory and delicious dish, which is made with quality minced beef and cumin. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner, ready in about 1 hour.

Beef Tacos Recipe Ingredients

For the Beef Filling:

• 1 onion
• 1 red pepper
• 1 green pepper
• olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 pinch of paprika
• 1½ teaspoons cumin
• 500g quality minced beef
• 250ml organic beef stock
• 12 corn taco shells

For the Salsa:

• 2 ripe tomatoes
• 1 spring onion
• 3 sprigs of fresh coriander
• ½ a lime

For the Guacamole:

• 2 ripe avocados
• ½ a lime
• 2 tablespoons crème fraîche

How To Make Beef Tacos Recipe

1. Sauté the Vegetables: Peel and dice the onion, then deseed and dice the peppers. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over a low heat and soften the vegetables.
2. Add Aromatics and Beef: Peel and finely slice the garlic. Add it to the pan along with the paprika and cumin, and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Add the minced beef and stir until it has browned all over.
3. Simmer the Filling: Pour in the beef stock, cover the pan, and cook for 45 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced and the mixture is thick and delicious.
4. Make the Fresh Salsa: While the beef simmers, roughly chop the tomatoes. Trim and finely slice the spring onion. Pick and roughly chop the coriander leaves. Combine these ingredients in a small bowl with the lime juice and season carefully to taste.
5. Prepare the Guacamole: Halve and destone the avocados, then scoop the flesh into another bowl and mash it with a fork. Squeeze in the lime juice, add the crème fraîche, season with salt and pepper, and gently mix it all together.
6. Warm Shells and Assemble: Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/gas 4. Spread the taco shells out on a baking tray and place them in the oven for 3 to 4 minutes until crisp. Fill the warm shells with the meat, salsa, and guacamole, or lay everything out and let everyone build their own tacos.

Recipe Tips

• How can I add more heat to the tacos? For a spicier beef filling, add a pinch of chili powder or a finely chopped fresh red chili along with the garlic and other spices.
• Can I use ground turkey instead of beef? Yes, ground turkey is a great, leaner alternative. Because it has less fat, you may need to add an extra splash of olive oil when browning it.
• What other toppings can I add? These tacos are also delicious with a dollop of sour cream (or crème fraîche), shredded iceberg lettuce, grated cheddar cheese, or sliced jalapeños.
• How do I keep hard taco shells from breaking? Warming the shells in the oven makes them less brittle and more flavorful. Be careful not to overfill them, which can also cause them to crack.

What To Serve With Beef Tacos

This is a complete meal, but it’s even better with a few classic sides.

• Mexican Rice or Cilantro Lime Rice
• Refried Beans or Black Beans
• A simple corn salad with lime and chili
• Grilled corn on the cob (elote)

How To Store Beef Tacos

• Refrigerate: The components are best stored separately to prevent the shells from getting soggy. The cooked beef filling can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The salsa and guacamole are best fresh but can be stored for up to 2 days (press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole to prevent browning).

Beef Tacos Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 450 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 28g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Sodium: 450mg
• Sugar: 8g

Nutrition information is estimated per serving (2 tacos) and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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