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Chico's Tacos Style Rolled Tacos with Red Sauce and Green Salsa
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Chico's Tacos Style Rolled Tacos with Red Sauce and Green Salsa

1 h 15 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @sassysoph._1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • ground beefMeat700 g
  • vegetable oil (for the pan)Pantry30 ml
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • garlic powderSpices4 g
  • onion powderSpices4 g
  • chicken bouillon (powder)Pantry20 g
  • tomatoes (for the red sauce)Produce10 pieces
  • jalapeño (for the red sauce)Produce1 piece
  • onion (half for the red sauce, half for the green salsa)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (cloves, peeled)Produce5 pieces
  • serrano peppers (stems removed)Produce9 pieces
  • tomatillos (husked)Produce3 pieces
  • cilantro (fresh)Produce20 g
  • waterOther500 ml
  • corn tortillasBakery30 pieces
  • cheddar cheese (shredded)Dairy150 g
  • queso (melted)Dairy120 g
  • french fries (frozen, for serving)Fresh400 g

per serving

Nutrition

699kcal

Carbs
80 g
Proteins
29 g
Fat
29 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Blender
  • Air fryer
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the ground beef

    • Heat the oil in a pan and add the ground beef.
    • Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and chicken bouillon.
    • Mix well and cook until the meat is fully browned, then turn off the heat.
    Step 1

  2. Make the red sauce

    • Boil the tomatoes, jalapeño, half the onion and the garlic with a little chicken bouillon until soft.
    • Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth, working in batches if needed.
    Step 2

  3. Make the green salsa

    • Blend the serranos, the remaining onion, the tomatillos, some water, cilantro, chicken bouillon and garlic until smooth.
    • Pour into a saucepan with fresh water and chicken bouillon, add the salsa and bring to a boil.
    • Add a little more chicken bouillon for flavor, then turn off the heat once boiling.
    Step 3

  4. Warm the tortillas

    • Heat the corn tortillas until soft and pliable.
    Step 4

  5. Roll the flautitas

    • Place some ground beef on each tortilla and roll up tightly into small flautitas.
    • Repeat until all the filling is used.
    Step 5

  6. Air fry the tacos

    • Place the rolled tacos in the air fryer (or deep fry them if you prefer).
    • Cook at 190 °C until golden and crispy.
    Step 6

  7. Plate and serve

    • Plate the tacos and top with jalapeño, shredded cheddar and melted queso.
    • Spoon the green salsa over the top and serve with the red sauce and oven-baked fries.
    Step 7
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