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Spiced beef tacos

A little tomato paste and water keep taco filling juicy instead of dry and crumbly.

Prep 12 minCook 18 minEasyServes 4
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  1. Prepare toppings

    Wash and dry lettuce, dice tomatoes, and cut lime. Keep these away from raw-meat preparation tools.

  2. Brown the beef

    Place beef and onion in a skillet over medium-high heat. Break up with a spoon and cook for about 8–10 minutes. Spoon off excess fat carefully if necessary.

  3. Season and simmer

    Stir in cumin, paprika, oregano, tomato paste, water, and salt. Simmer 5 minutes until saucy but not watery. Confirm ground beef reaches 160°F / 71°C.

  4. Build the tacos

    Warm tortillas according to their package. Fill with beef, lettuce, and tomato. Squeeze lime over just before eating. Add other toppings you enjoy.

A little kitchen wisdomA little tomato paste and water keep taco filling juicy instead of dry and crumbly. Warm tortillas are more flexible and pleasant to eat.

Make it your own

Use cooked lentils and finely chopped mushrooms instead of beef for a plant-based filling.

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