Crispy Cheesy Beef Tacos

Crispy Cheesy Beef Tacos 🌮 #beeftacos #tacos #EasyRecipes #DinnerIdeas 📖 Ingredients: Beef Filling * 300g ground beef * 1 small onion, finely chopped * 3 garlic cloves, crushed * 1 tbsp tomato paste * 1 tsp chipotle paste * 1 tbsp smoked paprika * 1 tsp ground cumin * 1 tsp oregano * ½ tsp cayenne pepper * ½ tsp chilli flakes * Salt and black pepper * 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional) * Juice of ½ lime Tacos * Mini Flour tortillas * Vegetable oil * 1 cup grated mozzarella * ½ cup grated mature cheddar Chipotle Sauce * ½ cup mayonnaise * 1 tsp chipotle paste * 1 tsp lime juice * Small drizzle of honey * Pinch of smoked paprika * Salt to taste Fresh Salsa * 2 diced tomatoes * ¼ onion, finely chopped * Small handful chopped cilantro * ½ cup diced cucumber * Juice of 1 lime * Salt and pepper Optional toppings * Jalapeño * Pickled onions * Shredded lettuce 👩🏻‍🍳 Method: 1. Prepare the salsa Combine all salsa ingredients in a bowl, mix well, and leave aside. 2. Make the chipotle sauce Stir together all sauce ingredients until creamy and smooth. Chill until serving. 3. Cook the beef Heat a pan with a little oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and leave it for 2–3 minutes to brown before breaking it apart. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes. Mix in garlic, tomato paste, chipotle paste, spices, seasoning, and chilli flakes. Cook for 1 minute, then add Worcestershire sauce if using. Continue cooking until the filling becomes rich and slightly dry. Stir through lime juice at the end. 4. Build the tacos Warm a lightly oiled pan over medium heat. Place in a tortilla and add a thin layer of cheese, followed by the beef, then another sprinkle of cheese. Fold the tortilla and gently press down. Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until crisp and golden. Repeat. 5. Serve Finish the tacos with fresh salsa, chipotle sauce, and any optional toppings. Enjoy straight away for the best crispy texture.