Description
Smoky Chipotle Beef Tacos with Avocado Crema are a flavor-packed delight that will elevate your taco night! These tacos feature tender, smoky beef enveloped in warm tortillas and topped with a creamy avocado crema, making every bite an explosion of deliciousness. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this recipe is simple yet impressively tasty. Get ready to indulge in a culinary experience that’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, add diced red onion and cook until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Cook the beef: Increase heat and add ground beef; cook until browned (approximately 5 minutes), breaking it apart as needed.
- Add spices: Stir in chopped chipotle peppers and taco seasoning; cook for another minute until well combined.
- Prepare avocado crema: In a bowl, mash together avocados, lime juice, salt, and cilantro until smooth yet slightly chunky.
- Warm tortillas: Heat each tortilla on an open flame or skillet for about 30 seconds per side until pliable.
- Assemble tacos: Fill each tortilla with smoky beef and top with avocado crema, cilantro, and diced red onion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (210g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg