Description
Chilli Beef Tacos are a quick and flavorful meal featuring tender ground beef spiced with chilli powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and tomato paste, wrapped in warm soft tortillas. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe delivers a bold, spicy taste with fresh aromatics and customizable toppings, perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 500g lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chilli powder (adjust to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 6 soft tortillas (flour or corn for gluten-free option)
Optional Toppings
- Shredded cheese
- Diced avocado
- Sour cream
- Lime wedges
- Diced onions
- Fresh jalapeños (for extra heat)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Finely chop the onions and garlic to create a flavorful base for the chilli beef. Measure out your spices and have the tortillas ready to warm.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks until browned and just cooked through. Drain any excess fat to keep it lean.
- Sauté Aromatics and Spices: Add the chopped onions and garlic to the pan with the beef. Cook until the onions become translucent and fragrant. Stir in the chilli powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and tomato paste to infuse the meat with bold flavors.
- Simmer to Combine: Pour in a splash of water or beef broth to loosen the mixture. Let it simmer gently for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat your tortillas in a dry skillet or oven until soft and pliable, ideal for folding or rolling around the filling.
- Assemble Your Tacos: Spoon a generous amount of the spicy beef mixture onto each tortilla. Add desired toppings such as shredded cheese, diced avocado, sour cream, fresh cilantro, or a squeeze of lime to customize each taco.
Notes
- Use freshly ground spices for the most vibrant flavor.
- Do not overcook the beef to keep it tender and juicy.
- Adjust the amount of chilli powder to control the spice level.
- Toast tortillas to prevent tearing while folding.
- Prepare toppings in advance to speed up assembly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: chilli beef tacos, spicy beef tacos, quick tacos, Mexican tacos, easy dinner, ground beef recipe, gluten free tacos
