Smoky Chipotle Beef Tacos are packed with juicy, tender beef simmered in a bold, smoky chipotle sauce, stuffed into soft tortillas, and topped with fresh, vibrant toppings. 🌮🔥🥩
They’re rich, slightly spicy, and totally irresistible!
🕒 Time: 35–40 minutes
🍽 Serves: 4 (makes about 8 tacos)
🌟 Ingredients:
For the Beef:
- 500g ground beef (or finely chopped beef strips)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp adobo sauce (from the chipotle can)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 1 tbsp lime juice (for brightness)
For the Tacos:
- Small flour or corn tortillas 🌮
- Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Diced onions or pickled red onions
- Avocado slices 🥑
- Crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese 🧀
- Lime wedges 🍋
🔪 Instructions:
- Cook the Aromatics:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant (about 3–4 minutes).
- Brown the Beef:
- Add ground beef to the pan.
- Cook until fully browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Add the Flavor:
- Stir in chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well to coat the beef with all the spices.
- Simmer:
- Pour in beef broth or water.
- Simmer on low heat for about 8–10 minutes until thickened and saucy.
- Stir in lime juice at the end.
- Assemble Tacos:
- Warm the tortillas.
- Spoon the smoky chipotle beef onto each tortilla.
- Top with your favorite toppings: cilantro, onions, avocado, cheese, and a squeeze of lime!
🍽️ Perfect Toppings Combos:
- Chipotle beef + pickled red onions + avocado
- Chipotle beef + shredded cabbage + crema
- Chipotle beef + diced tomatoes + cilantro
💡 Tips:
- Want it extra smoky? Add a pinch of chipotle powder or smoked salt! 🔥
- For a crispy taco version, lightly fry the filled tortillas in a little oil after assembling. 😍
- Add black beans or roasted corn if you want to stretch the filling.
Smoky Chipotle Beef Tacos = bold, spicy, smoky heaven in every bite! 🌮🔥🥑
Would you like a chipotle crema sauce recipe to drizzle over the top too? (It’s insanely good!) 😋
