# Crispy Beef Tacos with Garlic Lime Aioli

Crispy, juicy tacos with melty cheese and an addictive garlic lime aioli.

- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 0.5 cup beef stock
- 1 tbsp pure avocado oil
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 small jalapeño, deseeded
- 1.5 cups cilantro (leaves + stems)
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 Juice of lime
- 10 to 12 mini tortillas
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- avocado oil for frying

## Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne to create a taco seasoning blend.
2. Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large pan over medium heat.
3. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.
4. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
5. Add the ground beef and break it up.
6. Cook until the ground beef is mostly browned.
7. Add the taco seasoning (or 2 to 3 tbsp store-bought) and tomato paste, mix well, and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
8. Pour in the beef stock and cook for 8–10 minutes, or until the liquid evaporates and the beef is saucy and fully cooked. Set aside.
9. In a blender or food processor, add the sour cream, mayonnaise, deseeded jalapeño (if using), cilantro, garlic cloves, black pepper, salt, and juice of 1 lime.
10. Blend until the aioli is smooth and green.
11. Lay a tortilla flat.
12. Add a thin layer of mozzarella, 2–3 tbsp of the beef filling, then another sprinkle of cheese.
13. Fold the tortilla over. Repeat until you’ve built all the tacos.
14. Heat a light layer of avocado oil in a pan over medium-low heat.
15. Add the folded tacos and cook until golden and crispy on both sides, adding more oil as needed. Work in batches.
16. Plate the tacos, drown them in the garlic lime aioli, and enjoy.

## Equipment

- large pan
- blender or food processor

## Tips

- Work in batches when frying the tacos so they crisp.
- Add extra cilantro if desired.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRxu5YwktjH/?igsh=MWFrc2kybWJzcTJ2Yw==
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- Extracted: 2025-12-29

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