Crispy Chipotle Beef Tacos with Chipotle Lime Crema

Name: Crispy Chipotle Beef Tacos with Chipotle Lime Crema
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
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 + more to taste salt; 2 lb ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat); 1 onion, diced; 1 tbsp clarified butter or oil; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1–2 tbsp (beef) + 2 tsp (crema) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup warm water; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1/3 cup buttermilk or water; juice of 1–2 limes lime juice; 1 tbsp dried parsley; 12–15 mini flour tortillas; 40 ml oil for lightly frying the tortillas; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 salsa

Recipe by Iram Mansoor (@iramsfoodstory) on Instagram · View original post

10.0/10 · PopularityBased on the original Instagram post’s likes and comments.

Crispy pan-fried mini flour tortillas filled with chipotle-spiced ground beef and melted mozzarella, served with a cool chipotle lime crema and salsa.

Health score 3.2/10
35 min
Prep 14 min
Serves 6
Medium
883 kcal

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Ingredients

dried oreganoFor the taco seasoning mix.1 tsp
ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)2 lb
onion, diced1
clarified butter or oilFor sautéing the onion and beef.1 tbsp
chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, roughly choppedDivided between the beef and the crema.1–2 tbsp (beef) + 2 tsp (crema)
minced garlicAbout 3 cloves.1 tbsp
sour creamFor the chipotle lime crema.1/3 cup
mayonnaiseFor the chipotle lime crema.1/3 cup
buttermilk or waterFor the chipotle lime crema.1/3 cup
dried parsleyFor the chipotle lime crema.1 tbsp
mini flour tortillas12–15
shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup
salsa1

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red chili powderFor the taco seasoning mix.1 tbsp
garlic powderFor the taco seasoning mix.2 tbsp
onion powderFor the taco seasoning mix.1 tbsp
smoked red paprika powderFor the taco seasoning mix.1 tbsp
black pepper powderFor the taco seasoning mix.1 tsp
ground cuminFor the taco seasoning mix.1 tbsp
salt1 tbsp goes into the taco seasoning; the rest is added to the beef to taste.1 tbsp + more to taste
tomato paste2 tbsp
warm water1/2 cup
lime juicejuice of 1–2 limes
oil for lightly frying the tortillasAmount not stated; enough to lightly fry the tortillas.40 ml

Method

In a bowl combine the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder and dried oregano and mix well to make the taco seasoning.
Heat the clarified butter in a pan, add the diced onion and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
Add the minced beef and cook over medium heat until it changes colour.
Add the minced garlic and mix to combine.
Season with the taco seasoning, add the tomato paste and the chipotle peppers, mix and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
Taste and add more salt if needed.
Add the warm water and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until the beef is fully cooked and the water has evaporated.
For the chipotle lime crema, put the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, chopped chipotle peppers, taco seasoning, lime juice and dried parsley in a bowl.
Mix until creamy and smooth.
Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
Place a tortilla in the pan, add the shredded cheese and top one side of it with the beef.
Close the tortilla by folding the other half over it.
Cook until crispy and golden.
Serve warm with salsa and the chipotle lime crema.

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Nutrition and health score per serving Estimated

3.2of 10

Low

Nutrients+1.65
Protein +1.16Plants +0.41Fiber +0.08
Sugar−0.75
Glycemic load −0.75
Fat, salt & calories−2.71
Saturated fat −1.25Sodium −1.25Energy density −0.21