Easy Chilli Beef Tacos
There’s nothing better than homemade chilli beef tacos—quick to make, full of flavour, and perfect for any night of the week. These tacos are loaded with spiced beef, melted cheese, and fresh coriander, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. They come together in no time and can be easily customised with your favourite toppings.
Serves
6
Prep time
5 minutes
Cooking time
25 minutes
Ingredients
Beef Filling:
- 1/2 brown onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 500g lean beef mince
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder (more or less, depending on your spice tolerance)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 200g canned diced tomatoes
To Serve:
- 6 medium tortillas
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend
- 3 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
- Sour cream (optional)
Directions
- Heat a pan over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Add the beef mince and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Stir in the chilli powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Move the beef mixture to the side of the pan, then add the tomato paste directly onto the pan’s surface. Let it cook for 30 seconds before mixing it into the beef.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Spoon the beef mixture onto half of each tortilla, then sprinkle with cheese and coriander. Fold the tortillas in half to close.
- Lightly brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle extra cheese over them.
- Place the tacos on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake in a preheated oven at 220°C (fan-forced) for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Slice and serve with sour cream. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Beef Filling:
- 1/2 brown onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 500g lean beef mince
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder (more or less, depending on your spice tolerance)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 200g canned diced tomatoes
To Serve:
- 6 medium tortillas
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend
- 3 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
- Sour cream (optional)
Directions
- Heat a pan over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Add the beef mince and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Stir in the chilli powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Move the beef mixture to the side of the pan, then add the tomato paste directly onto the pan’s surface. Let it cook for 30 seconds before mixing it into the beef.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Spoon the beef mixture onto half of each tortilla, then sprinkle with cheese and coriander. Fold the tortillas in half to close.
- Lightly brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle extra cheese over them.
- Place the tacos on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake in a preheated oven at 220°C (fan-forced) for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Slice and serve with sour cream. Enjoy!
Helpful Tips
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Substitutions
Try adding black beans for added fibre or jalapeños for a spicy kick.
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