Crispy chipotle beef tacos with chipotle lime crema
Serves 12
Directions
- 1Combine salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, and oregano in a bowl to make the taco seasoning.
- 2Heat clarified butter in a pan, add onion, and sauté until fragrant.
- 3Add minced beef to the pan and cook until it changes color.
- 4Mix in minced garlic, taco seasoning, tomato paste, and chipotle peppers, sautéing for 2-3 minutes.
- 5Add water and cook until the beef is fully cooked and the water has evaporated.
- 6Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, chopped chipotle peppers, taco seasoning, lime juice, and dried parsley in a bowl and mix until smooth.
- 7Heat oil in a pan, place a tortilla inside, add shredded cheese and the beef mixture, then fold the tortilla in half.
- 8Cook until the tortilla is crispy and golden.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp red chili powder
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp smoked red paprika powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp black pepper powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 whole onion, diced
- salt (optional)
- 1 tbsp clarified butter
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1-2 tbsp chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1-2 whole lime
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 tsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 12-15 whole mini flour tortillas
- whole oil (optional)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Equipment
bowlpan
Tips
- Adjust taco seasoning amount to taste.
- Adjust chipotle pepper amount to taste.
- Use water as a substitute for buttermilk in the crema.
- Use oil as a substitute for clarified butter when cooking the onion.
