Description
Smoky Chipotle Beef Tacos with Avocado Crema deliver a burst of flavor in every bite, combining tender beef with spicy chipotle and a creamy avocado topping. Perfect for gatherings or casual weeknight dinners, these tacos are sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and colors that make this dish both delicious and visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 soft corn tortillas
- 2 ripe avocados
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Filling: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, draining excess fat if necessary.
- Add Spices: Stir in smoked paprika, chipotle peppers, and taco seasoning. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Create Avocado Crema: In a bowl, mash avocados with sour cream, lime juice, and garlic powder until smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas on a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side until soft.
- Assemble Tacos: Spoon beef onto tortillas, top with avocado crema, and add any desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg