Chilli Beef Tacos
Dive into bold, vibrant flavors with these irresistible Chilli Beef Tacos! This crowd-pleasing recipe combines perfectly seasoned ground beef with aromatic spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, all simmered with juicy diced tomatoes and hearty red kidney beans for a flavorful, hearty filling. Served in warm soft taco shells, these tacos are topped with crisp lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, melty shredded cheese, and a dollop of tangy sour cream, then garnished with fresh cilantro and zesty lime wedges. Ready in just 40 minutes, this quick and easy dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a fun taco night. Bursting with texture and spice, these tacos are a delicious hit every time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 400 grams canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 pieces soft taco shells
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 pieces lime wedges
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste, chilli powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to release the spices' aroma.
Add the canned diced tomatoes and red kidney beans. Stir until well combined and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken.
Meanwhile, warm the taco shells according to package instructions.
To assemble the tacos, fill each shell with a generous spoonful of the chilli beef mixture.
Top with shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, and freshly chopped cilantro.
Serve with lime wedges on the side for a zesty finish. Enjoy your Chilli Beef Tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3649 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 209.1 g | 268% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.1 g | 440% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 7010 mg | 305% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 299.0 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.7 g | 163% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.3 g | ||
| Protein | 173.7 g | 347% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1677 mg | 129% | |
| Iron | 33.7 mg | 187% | |
| Potassium | 4455 mg | 95% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
