• 200g canned tomatoes, crushed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, fi nely chopped
• 500g beef, minced
• ½ tsp salt
• 12 taco shells
• 3 tomatoes, fi nely diced
• ½ lettuce, shredded
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1 cup (60g) tasty cheese, grated
• ½ cup (15g) fresh coriander leaves
Taco
seasoning:
• 3 tsp mild paprika
• 1½ tsp cumin, ground
• 1 tsp smoked sweet paprika
• 1 tsp coriander seeds, ground
• ½ tsp cinnamon, ground
• ½ tsp oregano, dried, ground to a coarse powder
• ½ tsp chilli powder
1. First, make your taco sauce by mixing the crushed
tomatoes with a tablespoon of taco seasoning. Set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a heavy-based frying pan over medium heat and fry the onion
until transparent. Increase the heat, add the minced beef and cook, stirring,
for a few minutes, breaking up any lumps with the back of a spoon. Add the
salt, remaining spice mix and ½ cup water and cook for 10 minutes.
3. Warm the taco shells according to the packet instructions. Put the shells,
taco mince, tomato, lettuce, avocado, cheese and coriander leaves in separate
bowls and invite your fellow diners to assemble their own tacos.
