Toasted hard shell tacos filled with spiced beef mince, lettuce and cheese, finished with a soured cream and lime dip, guacamole and hot sauce.
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servings15
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minutesToasted hard shell tacos filled with spiced beef mince, lettuce and cheese, finished with a soured cream and lime dip, guacamole and hot sauce.
Ingredients
500g beef mince
1 onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp cumin seeds, toasted and crushed
1.5 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp hot chilli powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
A tiny pinch ground allspice
1 tbsp tomato puree
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
100ml water or beef stock
1 tsp vinegar or lime juice (optional)
Hard taco shells
Iceberg lettuce, shredded
Grated cheese
Soured cream mixed with lime juice
Guacamole
Hot sauce
Directions
- Dry-fry the cumin seeds for 60-90 seconds until fragrant, then crush roughly.
- Heat a little oil and soften the diced onion for 5-7 minutes, then stir in the garlic for another minute.
- Turn up the heat, add the mince and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart, until well browned with some crispy edges.
- Stir in the cumin, oregano, chilli powder, cayenne, allspice, salt and pepper, and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the tomato puree and cook for a minute, then pour in the water or stock and simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes until thick and well coated.
- Stir in the vinegar or lime juice if using, and taste for seasoning.
- Warm the taco shells, then fill with the beef, lettuce and cheese.
- Top with the lime soured cream, guacamole and hot sauce to serve.
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