Chipotle Spiced Beef Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Chipotle Spiced Beef Tacos are a flavorful and satisfying meal that brings a touch of heat and smokiness to your dinner table. This Tacos Recipe features tender beef seasoned with chipotle peppers, garlic, and spices, all wrapped in warm tortillas.

The recipe is simple and quick to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends and family.

Delicious Chipotle Beef Tacos

This tacos recipe showcases seasoned beef cooked to perfection and served in soft tortillas, topped with your choice of fresh ingredients like lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. The dish takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small corn or flour tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
Sour cream and salsa for serving (optional)

Instructions

Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula.
Season the Beef: Drain excess fat, then add the minced chipotle peppers, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Warm the Tortillas: In a separate skillet or on a grill, warm the tortillas until soft and pliable.
Assemble the Tacos: Spoon the chipotle spiced beef mixture onto each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cheese.
Serve: Add sour cream and salsa if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious tacos.