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30 Minute Crispy Beef and Cheese Tacos
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30 Minute Crispy Beef and Cheese Tacos

30 minServes 18Nutri-Score D€€
from @thatsavagekitchen15 imports0 cooked
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Ingredients

18 people
  • olive oil (for the skillet)Pantry10 ml
  • ground beef (90/10)Other454 g
  • white onion (small, diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce6 pieces
  • jalapeños (diced)Produce2 pieces
  • tomato pastePantry15 g
  • ancho chili powderSpices3 g
  • cayenne pepper (optional)Spices2 g
  • cuminSpices2 g
  • oreganoSpices1 g
  • onion powderSpices5 g
  • garlic powderSpices5 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices1 g
  • coarse salt (to taste)Spices3 g
  • beef stockPantry240 ml
  • flour tortillasBakery18 pieces
  • Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)Dairy454 g
  • vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry500 ml
  • fresh cilantro (chopped, for topping)Produce20 g
  • avocados (small)Produce2 pieces
  • serrano pepperProduce1 piece
  • lime (large, juiced)Produce1 piece
  • sour creamDairy45 g

per serving

Nutrition

444kcal

Carbs
34 g
Proteins
17 g
Fat
27 g

step by step

Method

  1. Brown the beef

    • Heat a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat.
    • Add the 90/10 ground beef and break it up with a spoon.
    • Cook all the way through, then move it off to the side of the skillet.
    Step 1

  2. Add the aromatics

    • Dice the onion and jalapeños.
    • Add the diced onion and jalapeños to the skillet.
    • Mince and add the garlic.
    • Add the tomato paste and mix until well combined.
    Step 2

  3. Season and simmer

    • Season with ancho chili powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper and salt.
    • Pour in the beef stock and mix until it looks like a thick saucy filling.
    Step 3

  4. Fill the tortillas

    • Lay out a flour tortilla and add shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
    • Spoon the beef filling over the cheese.
    • Fold the tortilla to close it.
    Step 4

  5. Fry the tacos

    • Heat about half an inch of vegetable oil in a skillet.
    • Fry the tacos until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
    • Drain on paper towels.
    Step 5

  6. Make the avocado sauce

    • Add the avocados, serrano pepper, lime juice, cilantro, salt, olive oil and sour cream to a blender.
    • Blend until smooth and creamy.
    Step 6

  7. Assemble and serve

    • Assemble the tacos however you like.
    • Top with fresh cilantro and the avocado sauce.
    Step 7
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