Chipotle Tacos

Bring bold, smoky flavors to your dinner table with these irresistible Chipotle Tacos! Packed with spiced ground beef infused with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic, and lime juice, these tacos strike the perfect balance of heat and zest. Nestled in warm corn tortillas, each taco is crowned with vibrant toppings like fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, creamy avocado, and a sprinkle of queso fresco or feta cheese for a bright and satisfying finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, these easy-to-make tacos are ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Whether you love a touch of heat or crave Mexican-inspired recipes, these Chipotle Tacos are guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 can (7 ounces) Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Oregano
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 Corn tortillas
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes
• 1 cup Shredded lettuce
• 0.5 cup Queso fresco or feta cheese
• 1 Avocado

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 6

While the beef is cooking, finely chop the chipotle peppers from the can. You can adjust the amount according to your spice preference.

Step 7

Once the beef is browned, add the chopped chipotle peppers and 2 tablespoons of adobo sauce to the skillet.

Step 8

Stir in the cumin, oregano, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and reduce the heat to low, simmering for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 9

Warm the corn tortillas either by placing them on a griddle for about 30 seconds on each side or by microwaving them wrapped in a damp paper towel for about 20 seconds.

Step 10

Fill each warm tortilla with a scoop of the chipotle beef mixture.

Step 11

Top with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, crumbled cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, and slices of avocado.

Step 12

Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy chipotle tacos!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1862.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2894.4

Total Fat 160.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 401.1mg	0%
Sodium 5475.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 254.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 51.7g	0%
Total Sugars 30.4g
Protein 127.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1136.4mg	0%
Iron 22.2mg	0%
Potassium 4211.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.6%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 34.2%