Name: Beef Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 500 g ground beef; 12 small corn tortillas; 1 medium white onion; 3 cloves garlic cloves; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 2 medium fresh tomatoes; 1 bunch fresh cilantro; 2 whole limes; 100 g sour cream; 100 g shredded cheese; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp salt

Ingredients

Servings

500g ground_beef
12small corn_tortilla
1medium onion, half diced for cooking, half diced for topping
3cloves garlic, minced
1tbsp cumin
2tsp chili_powder
1tsp paprika
2medium tomato, diced
1bunch cilantro, chopped
2whole lime, cut into wedges
100g sour_cream, optional
100g cheddar, optional
2tbsp vegetable_oil
1tsp salt

Equipment Needed

cast_iron_skillet

Instructions

1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
2
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
3
Cook beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
4
Add cumin, chili powder, paprika, and salt. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes until spices are fragrant.
5
Add 1/4 cup water, stir to combine, and let simmer for 5 minutes until liquid is mostly absorbed.
6
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame until pliable and slightly charred.
7
Assemble tacos with seasoned beef, diced onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Add cheese and sour cream if desired.

Tips

For authentic street-style tacos, use two stacked corn tortillas per taco to prevent them from falling apart.
Char your tortillas over an open flame for the best flavor and texture. They should have a few black spots.
Make a quick salsa by mixing diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.