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Chicos Tacos

1 h 15 minServes 6Nutri-Score D€€
from @ncallendine1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • garlic (peeled)Produce8 pieces
  • jalapeño (stem removed)Produce1 piece
  • onion (half for the tomato broth, quarter for the green salsa, remainder chopped for the beef)Produce1 piece
  • tomatoes (whole)Produce11 pieces
  • Knorr seasoning (to taste)Pantry15 g
  • tomatillos (husked and rinsed)Produce5 pieces
  • jalapeños (stem removed)Produce3 pieces
  • garlic (peeled)Produce5 pieces
  • cilantro stems (stems only)Produce15 g
  • ground beef (browned)Meat700 g
  • Sazón seasoning (to taste)Spices10 g
  • cumin (ground)Spices5 g
  • corn tortillas (warmed)Bakery18 pieces
  • vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry500 ml
  • mild cheddar (shredded)Dairy200 g

per serving

Nutrition

658kcal

Carbs
57 g
Proteins
29 g
Fat
35 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Blender
  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Colander
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the vegetables for the tomato broth

    • Place the tomatoes, garlic, jalapeño and onion in a pot and cover with water.
    • Boil until the vegetables are soft.
    Step 1

  2. Blend the tomato broth

    • Remove the vegetables from the water, keeping the cooking water.
    • Blend the vegetables with some Knorr seasoning until smooth.
    • Pour the blended mixture back into the cooking water and keep warm.
    Step 2

  3. Boil the ingredients for the green salsa

    • Boil the tomatillos, jalapeños, onion and garlic in water until soft.
    Step 3

  4. Blend the green salsa

    • Remove the vegetables from the water and blend with the cilantro stems and Knorr seasoning.
    Step 4

  5. Cook the beef filling

    • Sauté the chopped onion and garlic in a pan.
    • Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
    • Season with Sazón, cumin and Knorr to taste.
    Step 5

  6. Warm the tortillas

    • Heat the tortillas so they are soft and pliable.
    Step 6

  7. Fill and roll the tacos

    • Spoon the beef filling onto each tortilla.
    • Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick if needed.
    Step 7

  8. Fry the tacos

    • Heat the oil in a pan.
    • Fry the tacos until golden and crispy on all sides.
    Step 8

  9. Drain the tacos

    • Transfer the tacos to a paper-lined plate to drain excess oil.
    Step 9

  10. Assemble and serve

    • Shred the mild cheddar.
    • Top the tacos with shredded cheese and serve with the tomato broth and green salsa.
    Step 10
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