Mexican Tacos

Name: Mexican Tacos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 200 g of beef (ground); 1 onions (medium, thinly sliced); 1 tomatoes (diced); 50 g of lettuce (chopped); 50 g of shredded cheese ((cheddar...)); 1 tbsp of olive oil; 1 tsp of ground cumin; 1 tsp of paprika (smoked); 1/2 tsp of chili powder; 4 flour tortillas (or corn); salt; pepper; salsa

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Tacos are tortillas filled with spiced ground beef and fresh vegetables. 🌮 It is a fun, sociable dish where everyone fills their own tortilla at the table.

Total time: 35 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €3.50

By the CookinBreak team

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

420kcal

Protein28 g27%
Carbs34 g33%
Fat18 g40%
Fiber5 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For even tastier tacos, lightly warm the tortillas with a small knob of butter before filling them! 🧈✨

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

The cooked beef filling freezes very well, up to 2-3 months in freezer bags. Thaw in the fridge 24h ahead.

Storage : How long does it keep?

The cooked beef filling keeps 3 days max in an airtight container in the fridge. Homemade salsa and cut vegetables (onions, tomatoes) 2 days max.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Prepare the cooked beef filling the day before. Chop the vegetables. Store separately in the fridge.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Reheat the beef filling in a saucepan over medium heat for 5-7 min or in the microwave for 2-3 min at medium power, stirring.

Variations

Serve with salsa or crème fraîche.
Use corn tortillas instead of flour.
Leave out the chili for a milder taco.

Mistakes to avoid

Not browning the beef: stir regularly until it is well browned.
Serving stiff tortillas: warm them 1 minute on each side in a dry skillet.
Seasoning without cooking: after adding the cumin, paprika and chili, cook for another 5 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make Mexican tacos?

Sauté the onion, add the ground beef until browned, stir in cumin, smoked paprika, chili, salt and pepper, cook 5 minutes, then fill the warmed tortillas with meat, lettuce, tomato and cheese.

How do you warm the tortillas?

Warm them in a dry skillet for 1 minute on each side so they are soft and easy to fold around the filling.

Which spices go on the taco meat?

The meat is seasoned with 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 of smoked paprika and half a teaspoon of chili powder, with salt and pepper.

What do you serve with the tacos?

Serve them with salsa or crème fraîche if you like. It is a fun, sociable dish where everyone fills their own tortilla at the table.