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Ingredients
- For the Beef Filling
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (only if very lean beef is used; see step 3)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- Preparation: 1/2 cup crushed walnuts (optional, for crunch) Spices! red curry paste ginger cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce or salsa (for flavour and wetness)
- For Serving
- 8-10 small taco shells, soft or hard
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup cheddar or Monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup. fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Sour cream, salsa and guacamole (if desired)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Filling: Pour the oil into a large skillet and heat over medium-high. Drain the excess fat in this case, leaving only a tablespoon or so and then add your ground beef. Cook while breaking apart using a spoon until browned and no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes. Pour the chopped onion and cook until it has softened for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the mince garlic and sauté for one more minute, until fragrant.
- Add Seasonings: Without stirring, sprinkle chilli powder, cumin smoked paprika, coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper over beef mixutre. Stir to mix and stir for 1-2 minutes till aromatic with the seasonings.
- Add Tomato Sauce: Add the tomato sauce or salsa and gently mix it in with your cooked beef mixture. Turn heat to low and cover them, allowing 5 minutes for combinations of delicious reciepe gists into one flavour.
- Prepare Taco Shells: Pick a prepped taco shell for your tacos (I used hard tacoz and warmed in the oven; follow Pac instructions). If you are using soft tortillas, heat them in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, or if the oven is not occupied, wrap them in foil and place inside a 350°F (175°C) oven for about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Assemble the tacos, and begin to spoon the beef mixture over each taco shell. Topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, and fresh cilantro. Top with a spoonful of sour cream, salsa, or guacamole if you like, and serve lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
Tips and Variations
- Adjust the Spice: Increase or decrease cayenne and chilli powder to make tacos more or less spicy.
- Cheesy: Tim adds a layer of melted cheese by sprinkling some shredded beef in the skillet, covering it, and melting it for a minute before putting together tacos.
- Low-Carb: Use lettuce wrappers instead of taco shells for a low-carb, GF version.
- Load Up On Fresh Vegetables: Dice onions, bell peppers, or slice radishes for extra crunch and taste.
- Store: Leftover beef filling can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in a fry pan on very low with just a spritz of water if necessary.
Pair your tacos with Chili Garlic Noodles for a fusion twist or serve with our refreshing Cucumber Salad
Nutrition Information
- Calories: You will get 847 k calories with this meal.
- Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are the brain's fuel source; here, 68 g of carbohydrates is obtained.
- Protein: An amount of 37 g of protein is obtained with this meal, which is very important for muscle repair and growth.
- Fat: An amount of 67 g is served, which helps you to keep on the diet.
- Sodium: 1162 mg of sodium is used.
- Fibre: 5 g of fibre is obtained here.
- Sugars: 6 g of sugar is contained here depending on the fruits and honey used.
- Cholesterol: 111 mg of cholesterol is obtained here.
These classic beef tacos are filled to the brim with deliciousness and ready within a few minutes, perfect for those stressful weekdays or a quick meal idea when entertaining your friends or family members. Whether you crave your weekly Taco Tuesday treats audience host party gas. Grilled, seasoned ground beef with fresh toppings on your choice of a soft or crispy tortilla provides an excellent crunch-meat ratio to satisfy any layer aficionado. Perfect for a casual party or just any old Tuesday night whenever beef taco.