Beef and Pepper Tacos

Ingredients

Ingredient quantities are scaled. Instructions and cookware remain written for the original 1 servings; adjust batch count and pan capacity deliberately.

• 200 g beef mince

• 100 g bell pepper

• 50 g onion

• 5 g garlic

• 150 g tomatoes

• 50 g cheddar

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 2 tortillas

• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. 1

   Dice the onion and bell pepper into 1 cm pieces. Mince the garlic. Chop the tomatoes into 1 cm cubes.

   ~8 min
2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper, cook until softened, about 4 minutes.

   ~4 min
3. 3

   Add the beef mince to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes. The beef should reach 71°C/160°F.

   ~6 min
4. 4

   Stir in the garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

   ~1 min
5. 5

   Add the tomatoes and water. Simmer until the tomatoes break down and the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.

   ~5 min
6. 6

   While step 5 cooks

   While the sauce simmers, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, until pliable.

   ~1 min
7. 7

   Spoon the beef mixture onto the warm tortillas. Top with the cheddar and serve.

   ~2 min