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Beef Chilli Tacos

Spicy beef mince with beans in crisp taco shells, topped with lime, lettuce and sour cream.

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  • Time20 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £2.52 a head
  • Oven180°C (160°C fan)

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion for 3 minutes. Add the mince and fry for 6 minutes until browned.

    9 min
  2. 2

    Stir in the paprika, cumin, chilli powder and garlic granules and cook for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add the beans, tomato purée and water. Simmer for 5 minutes until thick. Season well.

    5 min
  4. 4

    Warm the taco shells in the oven at 180°C (160°C fan) for 3 minutes.

    3 min
  5. 5

    Fill with the beef, lettuce, tomato and soured cream. Serve with lime wedges.

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