Description
These tacos blend Mexican staples with a sweet chili glaze, offering tender, glazed beef in soft corn or flour shells. Caramelized notes harmonize with mild chili warmth, ensuring bold yet balanced flavor for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) *80% lean ground beef*
4 *soft corn taco shells* (substitute soft flour shells if preferred)
1 large *red bell pepper* (or green/yellow bell pepper)
3 *cloves garlic*, minced or grated
2 tbsp *chili powder* (preferably halal-certified Trout’s brand)
1 cup *grated onion* (pre-shredded works)
1 tbsp *corn oil*
2 tbsp *light brown sugar*
1 tbsp *fresh lime juice* (adjust to taste)
Instructions
Heat 1/2 cup corn oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add diced red bell pepper and grated onion; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Add ground beef to the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking into small pieces until browned and crumbly.
Incorporate chili powder and 1 tsp salt. Add 1/2 cup water, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors and reduce liquid.
Stir in brown sugar and lime juice. Simmer 3-5 minutes until the mixture thickens and the beef glistens. Adjust spice with an optional 1 tsp chili powder.
Warm the taco shells and fill with the beef mixture. Top with minced scallions or halal-certified cilantro if permitted. Serve with a lime wedge.
Notes
For halal compliance, verify chili powder, lime juice, and toppings are certified. Use soft flour shells if corn is unavailable. The glaze thickens further after cooling; adjust quality as needed. Rest beef after browning for better texture.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg