Mains
Mexican
MexicanBeef Tacos
Mexican-inspired beef tacos served three ways. Basic uses a value mince and shop seasoning, while Ultimate slow-braises chuck and builds fresh salsa and pickles from scratch.
Nut-free
Budget version
Value mince, a sachet of taco seasoning and hard shells.
Per serving£2.10
Total cost£4.20
Time25 min
Ingredients for 2
- 250 g value beef mince
- 1 onion , diced
- 30 g taco seasoning sachet
- 6 hard taco shells
- 100 g iceberg lettuce , shredded
- 80 g mild cheddar , grated
- 4 tbsp tomato salsa from a jar
- salt and pepper , to taste
Method
- Fry the onion in a little oil until soft.
- Add the mince and brown well, breaking up any lumps.
- Stir in the taco seasoning with a splash of water and simmer 5 minutes.
- Warm the taco shells in the oven for 3 minutes.
- Fill the shells with beef, lettuce, cheese and a spoon of salsa.
Equipment
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Value mince, a sachet of taco seasoning and hard shells.
Better
Better mince, homemade spice mix and soft tortillas with lime.
Ultimate
Slow-braised chuck with chipotle, fresh salsa, pickled onions and crema.
