Hoisin Beef Tacos
with Bell Pepper and Baby Gem
- Soya
- Cereals containing gluten
- May contain traces of allergens
- Celery
Looking for a quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Hoisin Beef Tacos in just 20 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal.
Ingredients
1
Bell Pepper
(May be present: Celery)
1
Baby Gem Lettuce
2
Garlic Clove
15
Rice Vinegar
240
British Beef Mince
64
Hoisin Sauce
(Contains: Soya)
6
Plain Taco Tortillas
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
Not included in your delivery
½
Sugar for the Dressing
1
Olive Oil for the Dressing
2
Mayonnaise
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
a) If you don't have a microwave, heat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7 for the tortillas.
b) Halve the pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips, then cut the strips in half.
c) Trim the baby gem, halve lengthways, then thinly slice.
d) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
a) In a small bowl, mix together the rice vinegar, sugar and olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for both amounts).
b) Season with salt and pepper - this is your dressing.
a) Heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.
b) Once hot, add the beef mince and pepper. Fry until browned, 5-6 mins.
c) Use a spoon to break up the mince as it cooks. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.
a) Once browned, drain and discard any excess fat from the beef.
b) Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 secs.
c) Pour in the hoisin sauce and cook until sticky, 30 secs, then remove from the heat.
d) Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
a) Pile the tortillas onto a plate. Heat them through in the microwave, 850W: 50 secs / 750W: 1 min, until warm and soft.
b) If you're using the oven, lay the tortillas onto a baking tray and place on the middle shelf to warm through, 1-2 mins.
c) Add the baby gem to the dressing and toss together.
a) Lay the tortillas on your plates and spread each with some mayo (see pantry for amount).
b) Top with the hoisin beef and baby gem - as much as you'd like. TIP: Tacos are best enjoyed eaten by hand - get stuck in!
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The hoisin beef combination wins plenty of fans, with many enjoying the sweet, sticky sauce as an unexpected but satisfying twist on tacos. Some find the flavour too sweet or mild, and a few feel the hoisin can overpower the dish.
- Ease of prep: This is a genuinely quick and simple recipe that even teenagers can manage on a busy weeknight.
- Suggestions: Add jalapeños, fresh chilli, or sriracha for extra heat; some reviewers also stirred in onion, Chinese five spice, or coriander to deepen the flavour. If the hoisin tastes too strong or sweet, try using a little less than the suggested amount. Adding sour cream, creme fraiche, or a fresh tomato salsa on the side helps balance the richness. Consider serving with wedges, sweet potato fries, or rice to make it a more complete meal.
- Portions: Many reviewers found the mince filling on the small side, particularly for three or four people, and suggest using the filling sparingly to stretch across all the tortillas.
- Next-day meals: Any leftover hoisin beef works well stirred through a pasta bake, or try it over steamed rice for a different take the following day.
