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Beef Tacos

Beef Tacos

Serves: 4 Prep: 15 mins Cook: 20 mins Total: 35 mins

Classic beef tacos made with spiced minced beef, crisp shells or soft tortillas, and fresh toppings. Simple, fast, and endlessly customisable.



 

Ingredients

For the Beef Filling

  • 500g beef mince
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • 100ml beef or chicken stock
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

To Assemble

  • Taco shells or small tortillas
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Grated cheese
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Sour cream or yogurt
  • Fresh coriander
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

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    Cooking Instructions

Cook the Beef

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  1. Step 2

    Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

  2. Step 3

    Add the onion and cook until soft.

  3. Step 4

    Stir in the garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and chilli powder.

Brown & Simmer

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    Add the beef mince and cook until browned.

  2. Step 6

    Stir in the tomato purée and stock.

  3. Step 7

    Season to taste and simmer for 8–10 minutes until thick and saucy.

Assemble the Tacos

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    Warm the taco shells or tortillas.

  2. Step 9

    Spoon the beef filling into each shell.

Finish & Serve

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    Top with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, coriander, and a squeeze of lime.

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