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How to make Smoky Chipotle Beef Tacos — key cooking step

Smoky Chipotle Beef Tacos

  • Author: Maxine Delarue
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Fire Zone
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

These Smoky Chipotle Beef Tacos are packed with flavor and perfect for any taco night. The smoky chipotle sauce adds a spicy kick that pairs beautifully with tender beef.


Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef

1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

1 onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp smoked paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

8 small corn tortillas

Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Lime wedges, for serving


Instructions

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.

2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.

3. Stir in the chipotle peppers, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

4. Simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

5. Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan.

6. Assemble tacos by placing beef mixture on tortillas.

7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.


Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the beef in chipotle sauce for a few hours before cooking.

Serve with your favorite toppings like avocado or cheese.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: tacos, beef, chipotle, spicy