Simple Tex-Mex Beef Tacos

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Get ready to make some delicious Tex-Mex beef tacos that are perfect for a fun meal any day of the week! You can switch the beef with chicken if you like. Here’s how to do it with easy-to-find ingredients.

What You Need:

  • 200g minced beef (or chicken, if you prefer)
  • 2 large flour tortillas (about 25cm or 10 inches)
  • 2 small flour tortillas (about 15cm or 6 inches)
  • Some lettuce leaves
  • A handful of chopped tomatoes
  • A few chopped jalapenos (adjust to how spicy you like it)
  • A bit of sweet corn (if you want)
  • Sour cream for topping
  • Nacho chips or tostada shells for crunch
  • Nacho sauce for extra flavor
  • A mix of shredded Mozzarella and Cheddar cheese

For the Beef Sauce:

  • 48g (3 tablespoons) tomato pasta sauce
  • 10g (1 tablespoon) curry powder
  • 1.5g (1 teaspoon) chili pepper powder
  • 18g (1 tablespoon) minced garlic
  • 30g (2 tablespoons) chopped onion
  • A sprinkle of pepper powder

Let’s Make Tacos:

  1. Cook the Beef:
    • Start by cooking the minced beef in a pan over medium heat. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until it’s no longer pink.
  2. Make the Beef Sauce:
    • To the beef, add the tomato pasta sauce, curry powder, chili pepper powder, minced garlic, chopped onion, and a sprinkle of pepper. Mix well and let it simmer for a few minutes until everything is nicely combined and the beef is flavorful.
  3. Prepare the Tortillas:
    • Warm up the flour tortillas in a pan or microwave so they’re soft and easy to fold.
  4. Assemble the Tacos:
    • On a large tortilla, spread some of the beef sauce. Then, add lettuce, chopped tomatoes, jalapenos, and sweet corn if using.
    • Drizzle some sour cream and nacho sauce over the top. Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese.
    • For an extra crunch, add some nacho chips or broken tostada shells.
    • If you’re using two sizes of tortillas, place the smaller one on top of the large one before adding the toppings for double the fun.
  5. Fold and Enjoy:
    • Fold your tortilla up and get ready to enjoy a tasty Tex-Mex taco filled with flavors and textures.

These simple Tex-Mex beef tacos are a hit for any meal, bringing together a mix of flavors and textures that everyone will love. Enjoy your homemade tacos with family and friends!