Name: Crispy Chipotle Beef Tacos with Chipotle Lime Crema
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tbsp red chili powder (For taco seasoning); 2 tbsp garlic powder (For taco seasoning); 1 tbsp onion powder (For taco seasoning); 1 tbsp smoked paprika (For taco seasoning); 1 tsp dried oregano (For taco seasoning); 1 tsp black pepper (For taco seasoning); 1 tbsp ground cumin (For taco seasoning); 1 tbsp salt (For taco seasoning); 2 lb ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat); 1 tbsp taco seasoning (Use less or more, adjusted to taste; made from the seasoning mixture above); 1 onion (Diced); salt (To taste, for the beef); 1 tbsp clarified butter or oil (For cooking the beef); 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1.5 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (Roughly chopped; use 1–2 tbsp and adjust to taste); 0.5 cup warm water (For simmering the beef); 1 tbsp garlic (Minced); 0.333 cup sour cream (For the crema); 0.333 cup mayonnaise (For the crema); 0.333 cup buttermilk or water (Use buttermilk or water); 1.5 lime juice (Juice of 1–2 limes); 1 tbsp taco seasoning (Use less or more, adjusted to taste; for the crema); 2 tsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (For the crema); 1 tbsp dried parsley (For the crema); 15 mini flour tortillas (Use 12–15 tortillas); oil (For lightly frying the tortillas); 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (For assembling the tacos); salsa (For serving)

Steps

Make taco seasoning

Make the taco seasoning by combining the red chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, black pepper, ground cumin, and salt in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and set aside.

Beef

Heat the clarified butter or oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the pan. Cook over medium heat until the beef changes color.
Add the minced garlic and mix it into the beef.
Season the beef with 1 tablespoon of the taco seasoning, then add the tomato paste and roughly chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Mix well and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
Taste the beef and add additional salt if needed.
Pour in the warm water. Cook for 8–10 minutes, or until the beef is fully cooked and the water has evaporated.

Chipotle lime crema

Make the chipotle lime crema by combining the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk or water, chopped chipotle peppers, taco seasoning, lime juice, and dried parsley in a bowl.
Mix the crema until it is creamy and smooth.

To assemble

Heat a small amount of oil in a pan over medium heat. Place one mini flour tortilla in the pan.
Add shredded mozzarella to the tortilla, then place some of the beef filling on one side.
Close the taco by flipping the empty half of the tortilla over the filling.
Cook until the tortilla is crispy and golden. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and beef.
Serve the tacos warm with salsa and chipotle lime crema.

Notes

The source does not specify the exact amount of beef filling per tortilla, the precise frying time, or the amount of salsa. Adjust the chipotle peppers and taco seasoning to taste. The source says buttermilk or water for the crema.

Nutrition

These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.

Calories: 1021
Protein: 47 g
Carbs: 56 g
Fat: 68 g
Fiber: 6 g

Where the calories come from

Ground beef45%
Mini flour tortillas23%
Mayonnaise10%
Shredded mozzarella cheese7%
Sour cream3%
Everything else12%

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Crispy Chipotle Beef Tacos with Chipotle Lime Crema

Ingredients

Taco seasoning

Beef

Chipotle lime crema

To assemble

Steps

Make taco seasoning

Beef

Chipotle lime crema

To assemble

Notes

Nutrition

Where the calories come from

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Crispy Chipotle Beef Tacos with Chipotle Lime Crema

Ingredients

Taco seasoning

Beef

Chipotle lime crema

To assemble

Steps

Make taco seasoning

Beef

Chipotle lime crema

To assemble

Notes

Nutrition

Where the calories come from

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