Crispy Beef Tacos with Honey Chipotle Sauce

Directions

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

Ingredients

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

Equipment

large panblenderfood processor