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Crispy Chipotle Beef Tacos

6 servings · 20 min prep · 25 min cook · Ben Chelin on Instagram (@recipeincaption), September 9, 2026

Crispy Chipotle Beef Tacos

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (I use 80/20)
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup beef stock
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne (optional)
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 chipotle peppers (from a can with adobo sauce)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 4-5 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 4 roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 white onion, finely diced
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 10 to 12 mini tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • Avocado oil for frying

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