Crispy Beef Tacos with Honey Chipotle Sauce

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. 2Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  3. 3Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  4. 4Add the diced onion and sauté until soft, about 3–4 mins.
  5. 5Add the diced onion and sauté until soft, about 3–4 mins.
  6. 6Add the diced onion and sauté until soft, about 3–4 mins.
  7. 7Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 secs.
  8. 8Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 secs.
  9. 9Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 secs.
  10. 10Add the ground beef and break it up.
  11. 11Add the ground beef and break it up.
  12. 12Add the ground beef and break it up.
  13. 13Cook until mostly browned.
  14. 14Cook until mostly browned.
  15. 15Cook until mostly browned.
  16. 16Add the taco seasoning (or 2 to 3 tbsp store-bought) and tomato paste, mix well, and sauté for 2–3 mins.
  17. 17Add the taco seasoning (or 2 to 3 tbsp store-bought) and tomato paste, mix well, and sauté for 2–3 mins.
  18. 18Add the taco seasoning (or 2 to 3 tbsp store-bought) and tomato paste, mix well, and sauté for 2–3 mins.
  19. 19Pour in the beef stock and cook for 8–10 minutes, or until the liquid evaporates and the beef is saucy & fully cooked.
  20. 20Pour in the beef stock and cook for 8–10 minutes, or until the liquid evaporates and the beef is saucy & fully cooked.
  21. 21Pour in the beef stock and cook for 8–10 minutes, or until the liquid evaporates and the beef is saucy & fully cooked.
  22. 22In a blender or food processor add all of the sauce ingredients.
  23. 23In a blender or food processor add all of the sauce ingredients.
  24. 24In a blender or food processor add all of the sauce ingredients.
  25. 25Blend until smooth.
  26. 26Blend until smooth.
  27. 27Blend until smooth.
  28. 28Combine the diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime, salt and pepper to create the pico de gallo.
  29. 29Combine the diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime, salt and pepper to create the pico de gallo.
  30. 30Combine the diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime, salt and pepper to create the pico de gallo.
  31. 31Lay a tortilla flat.
  32. 32Lay a tortilla flat.
  33. 33Lay a tortilla flat.
  34. 34Add a thin layer of mozzarella, 2–3 tbsp of the beef filling, then another sprinkle of cheese.
  35. 35Add a thin layer of mozzarella, 2–3 tbsp of the beef filling, then another sprinkle of cheese.
  36. 36Add a thin layer of mozzarella, 2–3 tbsp of the beef filling, then another sprinkle of cheese.
  37. 37Fold it over & repeat.
  38. 38Fold it over & repeat.
  39. 39Fold it over & repeat.
  40. 40Heat a splash of avocado oil over medium-low heat.
  41. 41Heat a splash of avocado oil over medium-low heat.
  42. 42Heat a splash of avocado oil over medium-low heat.
  43. 43Add the folded tacos and cook until golden and crispy on both sides, adding more oil as needed.
  44. 44Add the folded tacos and cook until golden and crispy on both sides, adding more oil as needed.
  45. 45Add the folded tacos and cook until golden and crispy on both sides, adding more oil as needed.
  46. 46Work in batches so they crisp.
  47. 47Work in batches so they crisp.
  48. 48Work in batches so they crisp.
  49. 49Plate them up, open the tacos, fill with pico de gallo, honey chipotle sauce & enjoy.
  50. 50Plate them up, open the tacos, fill with pico de gallo, honey chipotle sauce & enjoy.
  51. 51Plate them up, open the tacos, fill with pico de gallo, honey chipotle sauce & enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 0.5 cup beef stock
  • 0.5 cup beef stock
  • 0.5 cup beef stock
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne (optional)
  • 1 tsp cayenne (optional)
  • 1 tsp cayenne (optional)
  • 0.66 cup sour cream
  • 0.66 cup sour cream
  • 0.66 cup sour cream
  • 0.33 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.33 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.33 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 chipotle peppers (from a can with adobo sauce)
  • 2 chipotle peppers (from a can with adobo sauce)
  • 2 chipotle peppers (from a can with adobo sauce)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 Juice of lime
  • 0.5 Juice of lime
  • 0.5 Juice of lime
  • 4 roma tomatoes, diced
  • 4 roma tomatoes, diced
  • 4 roma tomatoes, diced
  • 0.5 white onion, finely diced
  • 0.5 white onion, finely diced
  • 0.5 white onion, finely diced
  • 0.33 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 0.33 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 0.33 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 10 mini tortillas
  • 10 mini tortillas
  • 10 mini tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 0 Avocado oil for frying
  • 0 Avocado oil for frying
  • 0 Avocado oil for frying

Equipment

large panblenderfood processor