Spicy Beef Tacos Salsa Verde (Printable version)
Juicy seasoned beef with a zesty salsa verde served in warm tortillas for a bold, flavorful meal.
# What you'll need:
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# Directions:
01 - Bring a pot of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add tomatillos and jalapeño; simmer for 5 minutes until tomatillos turn pale green and soften. Drain and cool slightly. In a blender, combine tomatillos, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth. Stir in chopped red onion. Chill until ready to use.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned (about 5 minutes). Stir in smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Add tomato paste and water. Stir to coat the beef and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning.
03 - Fill each warm tortilla with spicy beef. Top with salsa verde, crumbled cheese (if using), avocado slices, and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
# Expert Advice:
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- The homemade salsa verde is a total game changer and comes together in minutes
- The beef seasoning creates this rich smoky depth that makes everyone ask for seconds
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- Don't skip boiling the tomatillos first, raw ones can taste bitter and grassy
- Let the beef mixture rest for a few minutes off the heat before serving, the flavors meld together beautifully
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- Warm your tortillas twice, once to soften and again right before serving to keep them pliable
- Season your beef aggressively at every stage, salt builds on itself and makes each layer pop