Description
Mexican street-style Chilli Beef Tacos deliver a fiery flavor explosion of spiced ground beef nestled in warm corn tortillas. Crisp toppings and zesty salsa complete this quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 500 grams (1.1 pounds) ground beef
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Base and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (400 grams/14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup beef broth
Taco Assembly Ingredients:
- 8 small taco shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature and thoroughly brown ground beef, crumbling with a wooden spoon until no pink remains.
- Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic into the beef, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper into the meat mixture, stirring continuously to distribute spices evenly and activate their robust flavors.
- Pour diced tomatoes and beef broth into the skillet, mixing thoroughly and allowing the mixture to simmer for 12-15 minutes until liquid reduces and sauce thickens.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, tasting to ensure balanced flavor profile.
- Preheat oven to recommended temperature and warm taco shells until crisp and golden.
- Carefully transfer spiced beef mixture into prepared taco shells, filling each shell generously.
- Garnish tacos with fresh shredded lettuce, grated cheese, dollop of sour cream, vibrant salsa, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately while beef remains hot and taco shells maintain their crispness.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version that keeps all the delicious flavor.
- Control spice levels by adjusting cayenne pepper – start with less and gradually add more to suit your heat tolerance.
- Prep ingredients beforehand for faster cooking and smoother assembly, especially when making tacos for a crowd.
- Store leftover beef mixture in an airtight container for up to 3 days, making quick weeknight meals or next-day lunch options super convenient.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg