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Spicy 30 Minute Mince Beef Tacos


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  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Diet: Omnivore, Gluten-Free

Description

Quick weeknight tacos with a fiery kick! Perfect for a casual dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cups (237 ml) Vegetable Oil
  • 1 lbs (454 g) minced beef
  • 6 tortillas
  • 1 avocado
  • 2 spring onions
  • 3 radishes
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 tsp Mexican spice blend
  • 4 tbsp Sour Cream
  • 1 lime
  • Salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
  2. Trim the stem, white insides, and seeds from the red pepper; slice into thin strips.
  3. Chop the ends off the spring onions and slice thinly, keeping the green and white parts separate.
  4. Slice the limes into quarters and the radishes thinly.
  5. Halve, pit, and scoop the flesh from the avocado. Mash in a bowl with 1 tbsp of the green spring onions and a squeeze of lime. Season with salt and pepper and mash until smooth.
  6. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Brown the meat. Add bell pepper and cook, tossing, until softened and lightly charred (5-6 minutes). Stir in scallion whites and cook until softened (1 minute). Season with salt and pepper and add Mexican spice mix.
  7. While the beef cooks, cover the tortillas in foil and cook in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven, keeping them wrapped until ready to serve.
  8. Spread the avocado mixture evenly on the tortillas. Top each with beef mixture, radishes, a dollop of sour cream, and the remaining scallion greens. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use ground chuck instead of lean ground beef.
  • To prevent the tortillas from becoming soggy, warm them only just before serving.
  • Leftover beef can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and used in other dishes like burritos or quesadillas.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 25
  • Cholesterol: 70