Fiery Southwest-Style Beef Tacos
What Started it all:
Ground beef
Get ready to ignite your taste buds with these bold and flavorful Southwest-Style Beef Tacos! This recipe serves 2 people and is perfect for those who love a little heat in their meals.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spices are well combined with the beef mixture.
- While the beef mixture is cooking, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, or until they are soft and pliable. Alternatively, you can wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20-30 seconds.
- Divide the beef mixture evenly among the 4 tortillas.
- Top each taco with shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes.
- Add a dollop of sour cream and salsa to each taco.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro.
- Serve the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Enjoy these fiery Southwest-Style Beef Tacos with your favorite hot sauce or a refreshing beverage to balance the heat. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend meal!