Beef Tacos
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Beef Tacos

Quick beef tacos with warmly spiced mince, crisp lettuce, tomato and a fresh lime finish.

30 min · Easy · Serves 4 · ~520 kcal / serving · Mexican-inspired

Ingredients

  • 500 g beef mince
  • 8 small tortillas
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion · finely chopped
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp chilli powder
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup lettuce · shredded
  • 2 tomatoes · diced
  • 80 g cheddar · grated
  • 1 lime
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Cook tips

  • Do not overcrowd the pan when browning the beef.
  • Warm tortillas just before serving so they stay flexible.
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Method

  1. 1

    Cook the onion

    Heat oil and cook the onion until softened.

    4 min timer

  2. 2

    Brown the beef

    Add the beef mince and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.

    7 min timer

  3. 3

    Season the filling

    Add cumin, paprika, chilli powder and tomato paste. Cook until the mince is coated and fragrant.

    3 min timer

  4. 4

    Warm the tortillas

    Warm the tortillas in a dry pan or microwave until soft and flexible.

  5. 5

    Build the tacos

    Fill with beef, lettuce, tomato and cheese. Finish with lime.

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