Spicy Chipotle Tacos Recipe

Name: Spicy Chipotle Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground turkey; 2 cups onions, finely diced; 1 tablespoon jalapeno, finely diced; 1 tablespoon garlic, finely diced; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon cumin powder; 1 tablespoon paprika; 3 tablespoons chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped; 2 cups tomato puree; 1 (12 ounce) bottlemexican beer; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ cup cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground turkey
2 cups onions, finely diced
1 tablespoon jalapeno, finely diced
1 tablespoon garlic, finely diced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin powder
1 tablespoon paprika
3 tablespoons chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped
2 cups tomato puree
1 (12 ounce) bottlemexican beer
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup cilantro, chopped

1
Heat a large skillet over moderately high heat.
2
Add vegetable oil and continue heating until oil just begins to smoke.
3
Add ground meat and cook until it is cooked through and has released all of it's excess juices.
4
Transfer meat to a strainer and strain, reserving the liquid.
5
Return skillet to heat and add 1 tablespoon of the reserved juice.
6
Add onion and cook for 5 minutes.
7
Add jalpeno and garlic and cook 2 minute more.
8
Add drained meat to pan along with spices and chipotles; cook, stirring for 1 minute.
9
Add tomato, beer, lime juice, salt and pepper.
10
Simmer for 20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
11
Stir in cilantro and remove from heat.
12
Serve immediately with your favorite accompaniments: avocados, sour cream, Jack cheese, cilantro, tomatoes, etc.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground turkey, 2 cups onions, finely diced, 1 tablespoon jalapeno, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chipotle Tacos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Chipotle Tacos

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