Classic Beef Tacos

Ingredients

• 500g ground beef
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1 white onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp chipotle paste
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup beef stock
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup fresh salsa or pico de gallo
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Steps

1. 1

   1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened, then stir in garlic and cook for another minute.

2. 2

   2. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned all over with no pink remaining, about 6-8 minutes.

3. 3

   3. Stir in chipotle paste, tomato paste, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and chili flakes, then pour in the beef stock and simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens and coats the meat. Season with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   4. Warm tortillas directly over a gas flame or in a dry skillet for 20-30 seconds per side until lightly charred and pliable.

5. 5

   5. Spoon the beef onto each tortilla, then top with cheese, salsa, avocado, a dollop of sour cream, and fresh cilantro.

6. 6

   6. Serve immediately on a board with lime wedges alongside for squeezing over.