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Beef Tacos

Author: Nicole
Servings: 4
Calories: 939kcal
These homemade Beef Tacos are the perfect quick and easy dinner option for busy weeknights. Double the beef filling to freeze and repurpose in beef burrito bowls, quesadillas or nachos!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

BEEF TACO FILLING

  • 2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt flakes
  • ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 80 g finely chopped onion
  • 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
  • 300 g minced (ground) beef (regular, not super lean)
  • 2 tsp tomato paste
  • 400 g canned kidney beans (or any beans of choice), drained and rinsed
  • 125 ml water

TO SERVE

  • 12 taco shells
  • 125 g grated cheddar
  • ½ avocado, sliced
  • 15 g shredded red cabbage
  • 50 g diced tomatoes
  • 7 g coriander (cilantro) leaves
  • Jalapeño, sliced, to garnish
  • 125 g sriracha mayonnaise and/or sour cream

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine all the spices (paprika, cumin, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper). 
  • Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1–2 minutes until softened and fragrant. 
  • Add the beef and cook for 2–3 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as you go, until browned.
  • Add the spice mix, and stir it through, followed by the tomato paste. 
  • Add the kidney beans and water. Cook for 5 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated and the sauce has thickened. 
  • Serve the taco filling piled into taco shells with cheese, avocado, red cabbage, tomato, coriander, jalapeño and sriracha mayo or sour cream. Serve immediately. 

Notes

MAKE AHEAD

Prepare the beef taco filling and refrigerate for up to 2 days in an airtight container or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight before reheating.

LEFTOVERS

Refrigerate the beef filling for up to 2 days in an airtight container or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight before reheating.
 
Nutrition Facts
Beef Tacos
Amount per Serving
Calories
939
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
66
g
102
%
Saturated Fat
 
19
g
119
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
18
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
23
g
Cholesterol
 
98
mg
33
%
Sodium
 
1196
mg
52
%
Potassium
 
1011
mg
29
%
Carbohydrates
 
55
g
18
%
Fiber
 
13
g
54
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
33
g
66
%
Vitamin A
 
1120
IU
22
%
Vitamin C
 
10
mg
12
%
Calcium
 
343
mg
34
%
Iron
 
7
mg
39
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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