Crispy beef tacos with pico de gallo and cream taco sauce

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl combine salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder and oregano. Mix to combine.
  2. 2In a pan heat clarified butter, add onion, sauté for a minute or until fragrant.
  3. 3Add minced beef. Cook on medium heat until it changes color, add fresh garlic, mix to combine.
  4. 4Season with taco seasoning, add tomato paste. Mix and sauté for 2-3 min.
  5. 5Taste and add more salt if needed.
  6. 6Add warm water and cook for 8-10 min or until the beef is fully cooked and the water has evaporated.
  7. 7In a bowl make salsa by mixing onions, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice salt and pepper.
  8. 8In a bowl add mayonnaise, sour cream, butter milk, add taco seasoning, lime juice and dried parsley. Mix until creamy and smooth.
  9. 9In a pan heat oil on medium heat, place tortilla, add shredded cheese, top it with beef one side.
  10. 10Close the tortilla by flipping half side.
  11. 11Cook until crispy and golden, serve warm with salsa and taco sauce.

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 (80 % lean , 20 % fat )
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning ( less or more, adjust to taste )
  • 1 onion, diced
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp clarified butter or oil
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 0.5 cup warm water
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 0.33 cup sour cream
  • 0.33 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.33 cup butter milk or water
  • 1 juice of lime
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning ( less or more adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 12 -15 mini flour tortillas
  • Oil for lightly frying tortillas
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese

Equipment

bowlpan

Tips

  • Adjust taco seasoning and salt to taste.
  • Cook beef until fully cooked and water has evaporated.
  • Cook tortillas until crispy and golden.

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