Mexican Beef Mince Tacos

Ingredients

Mexican Beef Mince

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 500 g lean beef mince
• 2 tbsp BlixSam Smoke Craft
• 1 tsp BlixSam Steakhouse
• 1 tsp BlixSam Garlic Melt
• 1 tsp BlixSam Piets-my-nou
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 × 400 g can chopped tomatoes
• 125 ml beef stock
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

To Assemble

• 12 taco shells
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
• 1 avocado, sliced
• ½ cup sour cream
• Fresh coriander, chopped
• Lime wedges

Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook until softened. Stir in the garlic and red pepper and cook for 2–3 minutes.
3. Add the beef mince and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
4. Season with BlixSam Smoke Craft, BlixSam Steakhouse, BlixSam Garlic Melt and BlixSam Piets-my-nou.
5. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
6. Add the chopped tomatoes, beef stock and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until thick and rich. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Warm the taco shells according to the packet instructions.
8. Fill each taco shell with the Mexican beef mince.
9. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, grated Cheddar cheese and avocado slices.
10. Finish with a dollop of sour cream, fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.

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