Classic Beef Tacos with Fresh Tomato‑Cilantro Salsa

Ingredients

For 4 servings

• 500 g ground beef
• 1 piece small yellow onion
• 2 piece garlic cloves
• 30 g tomato paste
• 10 g chili powder
• 5 g ground cumin
• 5 g smoked paprika
• 2 g dried oregano
• 4 g sea salt
• 2 g black pepper
• 15 ml vegetable oil
• 60 ml beef broth
• 8 piece corn tortillas
• 3 piece ripe plum tomatoes
• 0.5 piece red onion
• 15 g fresh cilantro
• 1 piece lime
• 0.5 piece jalapeño
• 1 piece avocado

Method

1. 1

   Prepare the fresh salsa

   In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Toss gently and set aside at room temperature.

2. 2

   Cook the beef filling

   Heat 15 ml vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat (≈180 °C). Add the diced yellow onion and sauté 3 min until translucent.

3. 3

   Add minced garlic and cook 30 s until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Brown for 5‑6 min until no pink remains.

5. 5

   Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 min to toast the spices.

6. 6

   Pour in beef broth, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 5 min until the mixture thickens and is glossy.

7. 7

   Warm the tortillas

   Heat a dry non‑stick skillet over medium heat. Warm each tortilla 30 s per side until pliable and lightly speckled. Keep wrapped in a clean kitchen towel to stay warm.

8. 8

   Assemble the tacos

   Place 2‑3 Tbsp of beef filling onto each tortilla, top with a generous spoonful of fresh salsa, and optional avocado slices. Serve immediately.