Description
Smoky Chipotle Beef Tacos with Avocado Crema are a flavor-packed delight perfect for any occasion. Tender ground beef is seasoned with smoky chipotle peppers and wrapped in warm tortillas, topped with a creamy avocado crema that adds richness and zest. These tacos are not only delicious but also customizable, making them ideal for gatherings or a cozy dinner at home. With every bite, you’ll experience a fiesta of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 ripe avocados
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add Flavor: Stir in chopped chipotle peppers, taco seasoning, and salt. Cook for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Make Avocado Crema: Mash avocados in a bowl; mix in sour cream and lime juice until smooth. Season with salt and stir in chopped cilantro.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat each tortilla in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side until pliable.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill each tortilla with the beef mixture, top with avocado crema, and add extra cilantro if desired.
- Serve: Arrange tacos on a platter with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg