Jamaican Beef Tacos With Tropical Slaw Recipe

Name: Jamaican Beef Tacos With Tropical Slaw Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup diced mango (from about 1 large mango, pitted and skinned); 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple (from 1 pineapple, cored and skinned); 1/2 cup diced red onion (from 1 medium red onion); 3 small radishes, thinly sliced; 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems; 2/3 cup thinly sliced red cabbage (from 1 head red cabbage); 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh juice from 2 limes; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; Kosher salt, for seasoning; 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil; 4 scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped; 4 medium cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 or 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and minced, or Scotch bonnet hot sauce, to taste (see note); 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon Jamaican curry powder; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 pound ground beef; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon Jamaican curry powder; 10 small flour tortillas

Servings: persons

1/2 cup diced mango (from about 1 large mango, pitted and skinned)
1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple (from 1 pineapple, cored and skinned)
1/2 cup diced red onion (from 1 medium red onion)
3 small radishes, thinly sliced
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
2/3 cup thinly sliced red cabbage (from 1 head red cabbage)
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh juice from 2 limes
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt, for seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
4 scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
4 medium cloves garlic, minced
1/2 or 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and minced, or Scotch bonnet hot sauce, to taste (see note)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon Jamaican curry powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon Jamaican curry powder
10 small flour tortillas

1
In a large bowl, toss together mango, pineapple, red onion, radish, cilantro, cabbage, lime juice, and sugar. Season with salt and refrigerate until ready to use.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add scallions, yellow onion, garlic, and Scotch bonnet pepper or hot sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add paprika, allspice, Jamaican curry powder, and dried thyme, and stir to combine.
3
Add ground beef, breaking up any large chunks as you stir. When the beef is just beginning to brown, pour in just enough water to cover the meat and add salt, pepper, and sugar.
4
Bring the beef to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Simmer until mixture is saucy and the meat is fully cooked through, 25-30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
5
In a small bowl, combine oil, turmeric, and Jamaican curry powder. Stir well. Working on a baking sheet, brush oil onto both sides of each tortilla. (Turmeric can stain skin and plastic, so wear latex gloves and avoid drips and spills on surfaces that can stain.)
6
Working one at a time, cook tortillas in a skillet over moderate heat until oil is absorbed and tortillas are slightly crisp but still pliable, about 2 minutes per side; turmeric won't stain once fully cooked into tortillas. Transfer tortillas to a baking sheet and cover with a clean dish towel to keep warm.
7
Fill tortillas with spiced beef and top with pineapple-mango slaw. Serve warm.

1108

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup diced mango (from about 1 large mango, pitted and skinned), 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple (from 1 pineapple, cored and skinned), 1/2 cup diced red onion (from 1 medium red onion), 3 small radishes, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Beef Tacos With Tropical Slaw Recipe falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!