mexicanStreet Style Beef Tacos
Spiced ground beef in warm corn tortillas with lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeño, crumbled cheese and lime.
Method
Read the full method before starting. Cooking times are guides; check texture and doneness as you cook.
Shows the steps one at a time, with a timer for each timed step.
Heavy skillet, Saucepan or pot, Sharp knife and board
Measure, cut, and arrange every ingredient in order of use. Read the full method and keep finishing ingredients separate.
- 01
Preparation
10 minutesDice half of the tomatoes and grate the other half. Chop the onion, slice the jalapeño and shred the lettuce.
Success cueEverything is cut and ready in separate bowls.
- 02
Browning
7 minutesHigh heatHeat the olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat. Brown the beef for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it into small pieces, then spoon off excess fat.
Success cueNo pink remains and the beef is browned.
- 03
Spices
1 minuteMedium heatLower the heat to medium. Add the cumin, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika and some salt, and stir for 1 minute.
Success cueThe spices smell toasted.
- 04
Simmering
6 minutesGentle simmerAdd the grated tomato and 60 ml of water and simmer for 6 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated.
Success cueThe beef looks glossy, not watery.
- 05
Tortillas
2 minutesMedium heatWarm each tortilla in a dry pan over medium-high heat for 30 seconds per side, or over a gas flame, until soft with a few charred spots.
Success cueThe tortillas are soft and bend without cracking.
- 06
Serve
5 minutesStack two tortillas for each taco and fill with beef, lettuce, diced tomato, onion, jalapeño and cheese. Serve with lime wedges.
Success cueEach taco is filled and topped evenly.
Cooking tips
Double layering corn tortillas prevents tearing while soaking up delicious drippings.
- • Toast the tortillas until lightly charred for a deeper flavor.
- • A squeeze of lime balances the richness of the beef.
Estimated nutrition per serving
Calculated estimate per serving from the listed quantities. Product choice and retained cooking fat affect the result; this is not a laboratory analysis.
- Calories
- ≈ 560
- Protein
- 40.4g
- Carbs
- 34.7g
- Fat
- 29.2g
Calculation source and assumptions
Values use USDA data and linked product labels, adjusted for edible quantities and base servings. Brands, ingredient varieties, and cooking methods can change the result.
Milk, Wheat / gluten
Compound ingredients vary by product; check labels and possible cross-contact.
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