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Baked Chipotle Beef Tacos

55 minServes 15Nutri-Score C€€
from @iramsfoodstory101 imports1 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

15 people
  • ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)Meat900 g
  • yellow onion (diced)Produce160 g
  • fresh garlic pasteProduce15 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices6 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • garlic powderSpices8 g
  • paprika powderSpices7 g
  • onion powderSpices2 g
  • cumin powderSpices1 g
  • coriander powderSpices2 g
  • tomato pastePantry45 g
  • chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (chopped)Pantry30 g
  • lime juice (freshly squeezed)Produce15 ml
  • waterOther120 ml
  • mixed bell pepper (diced)Produce150 g
  • oil (for cooking)Pantry30 ml
  • mini tortillasBakery15 pieces
  • mozzarella and cheddar cheese (shredded)Dairy100 g
  • cilantro (finely chopped)Produce5 g
  • mayonnaisePantry120 ml
  • sour creamDairy80 ml
  • chipotle peppers in adobo (for the sauce)Pantry30 g
  • hot saucePantry15 ml
  • fresh lime juice (for the sauce)Produce15 ml
  • honeyPantry7 g
  • garlic powder (for the sauce)Spices3 g
  • cumin (for the sauce)Spices500 mg
  • salt (to taste, for the sauce)Spices2 g
  • lime wedges (for serving)Produce2 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

239kcal

Carbs
9 g
Proteins
14 g
Fat
17 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Pastry brush
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Sauté the onion and brown the beef

    • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Sauté the onion for 2–3 minutes.
    • Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
    Step 1

  2. Season the beef

    • Add the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cumin and coriander.
    • Stir in the garlic paste and cook for 30 seconds.
    Step 2

  3. Add tomato paste, chipotle and bell peppers

    • Add the tomato paste and chipotle peppers and cook for 2–3 minutes.
    • Add the bell peppers and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
    Step 3

  4. Simmer the filling

    • Add the water and reduce the heat to medium-low.
    • Simmer until the filling is thick and the liquid has reduced.
    • Turn off the heat and stir in the lime juice and cilantro.
    Step 4

  5. Make the chipotle taco sauce

    • Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle peppers in adobo, hot sauce, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, cumin and salt in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
    • Adjust the seasoning to taste.
    Step 5

  6. Preheat the oven and warm the tortillas

    • Preheat the oven to 200 °C (400 °F).
    • Lightly warm the tortillas.
    Step 6

  7. Fill and assemble the tacos

    • Brush a baking dish and the tortillas with oil.
    • Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture and place seam-side down in the dish.
    • Top with the shredded mozzarella and cheddar.
    Step 7

  8. Bake the tacos

    • Bake until crispy around the edges and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
    • Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra browning, if desired.
    Step 8

  9. Serve

    • Drizzle with the chipotle taco sauce.
    • Garnish with cilantro and serve with fresh lime wedges.
    Step 9
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