Smoky Chipotle Beef Tacos Recipe

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

These Smoky Chipotle Beef Tacos are a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings a spicy kick to your taco night. Made with tender beef, smoky chipotle peppers, and fresh toppings, this tacos recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

The preparation is simple, and the ingredients come together to create a delicious filling that pairs perfectly with warm tortillas.

Delicious Smoky Chipotle Beef Tacos

This recipe features seasoned beef cooked with chipotle peppers for a smoky flavor, served in soft tortillas and topped with your choice of fresh ingredients. The dish takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small corn or flour tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Add Aromatics: Stir in the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
Season: Add the chopped chipotle peppers, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Warm the Tortillas: In a separate skillet, warm the tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
Assemble the Tacos: Spoon the beef mixture onto each tortilla and top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, and cilantro.
Serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.