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Crispy Chipotle Beef Tacos

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @aflavorfulbite100 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • ground beefMeat500 g
  • chipotle peppers in adobo (minced, plus 1 tbsp adobo sauce)Pantry3 pieces
  • onion (finely diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • ground cuminSpices5 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices3 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepperSpices2 g
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • cheddar cheese (shredded)Dairy150 g
  • corn tortillasBakery8 pieces
  • sour creamDairy150 g
  • lime (juiced)Produce1 piece
  • tomatoes (diced)Produce3 pieces
  • white onion (finely diced)Produce1 piece
  • cilantro (chopped)Produce15 g
  • jalapeño (finely diced)Produce1 piece

per serving

Nutrition

484kcal

Carbs
33 g
Proteins
30 g
Fat
26 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking tray

step by step

Method

  1. Make the pico de gallo

    • Combine the diced tomatoes, white onion, jalapeño and cilantro in a bowl.
    • Squeeze over the lime juice and season with salt, then stir and set aside.
    Step 1

  2. Make the chipotle crema

    • Mix the sour cream with the minced chipotle pepper and adobo sauce.
    • Season with salt and a squeeze of lime, then chill until serving.
    Step 2

  3. Brown the beef

    • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Add the onion and cook until softened, then add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
    • Add the ground beef and break it up, cooking until browned.
    Step 3

  4. Season the filling

    • Stir in the cumin, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper.
    • Add the minced chipotle and adobo sauce and simmer until the mixture thickens.
    Step 4

  5. Build the tacos

    • Warm the tortillas so they are pliable.
    • Spoon the beef filling onto one half of each tortilla and top with the shredded cheddar.
    • Fold the tortillas over to close.
    Step 5

  6. Crisp the tacos

    • Heat a little oil in the frying pan or place the tacos on a baking tray.
    • Cook the tacos on both sides until the shells are golden and crispy and the cheese has melted.
    Step 6

  7. Serve

    • Top the crispy tacos with the chipotle crema and pico de gallo.
    • Serve immediately with lime wedges.
    Step 7
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