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Carne Picada Beef Tacos

with Roasted Zucchini & Mexican-Spiced Crema

620 cals

20 mins

Description

When it comes to tacos, carne picada is a gold standard among fillings. For this streamlined version, you’ll brown ground beef along with pre-sliced red onions and shards of our ready-to-go roasted peppers. Serve on warmed tortillas with a schmear of spiced crema, and a side of hefty roasted zucchini spears. Rest easy knowing our Mexican Moments seasoning blend has got those south-of-the-border flavours covered.

Contains:

Milk, Sulphites, Wheat

Ingredients

for 2 servings

(Double for 4 portions)

  • 250g Ground beef

  • 15ml Minced garlic

  • 50g Sliced red onions

  • 2 Zucchini (green, yellow or heirloom)

  • 2 Roasted peppers

  • 30ml Vegetable demi-glace

  • 60ml Crema

  • 6 Wheat flour tortillas

  • 11g Mexican Moments spices (salt, chili powder, garlic, sugar, paprika, coriander seeds, black pepper, cumin, onion, oregano, lime oil)

Nutrition

Total fat

31g

Saturated Fat

12g

Sodium

1280mg

Total carbs

52g

Sugar

9g

Protein

35g

Fibres

6g

Recipe Instructions

Carne Picada Beef Tacos - Step #1 Mise en place
Step 1: Mise en place
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Quarter the zucchini lengthwise; halve crosswise. Thinly slice the roasted peppers.
Carne Picada Beef Tacos - Step #2 Roast the zucchini
Step 2: Roast the zucchini
On a lined sheet pan, toss the zucchini with a drizzle of oil, ½ the spices and S&P. Roast, flipping halfway, 10 to 12 min., until tender.
Carne Picada Beef Tacos - Step #3 Make the filling
Step 3: Make the filling
Meanwhile, in a medium pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high. Add the onions and sauté, 3 to 4 min., until beginning to brown. Add the beef and garlic; season with ½ the remaining spices and S&P. Cook, breaking up the meat, 2 to 3 min., until partially cooked. Add the demi-glace and 2 tbsp water (double for 4 portions); bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 min., until the beef* is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Add the roasted peppers; stir well.
Carne Picada Beef Tacos - Step #4 Warm the tortillas
Step 4: Warm the tortillas
Meanwhile, stack and tightly wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil. Warm directly on an oven rack, 6 to 8 min., until heated through.
Carne Picada Beef Tacos - Step #5 Make the spiced crema
Step 5: Make the spiced crema
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the crema, remaining spices and S&P.
Carne Picada Beef Tacos - Step #6 Plate your dish
Step 6: Plate your dish
Divide the tortillas between your plates. Spread with the spiced crema. Top with the filling. Serve the zucchini on the side. Bon appétit!