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Tex-Mex Style Beef and Bean Tacos
Tex-Mex Style Beef and Bean Tacos

Tex-Mex Style Beef and Bean Tacos

with Cheese and Zesty Salad

Mimi Morley
Mimi MorleyPublished on January 23, 2022

Looking for a quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Tex-Mex Style Beef and Bean Tacos in just 20 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal.

Tags:
Rapid
Family Friendly
Spicy
Allergens:
Milk
Cereals containing gluten

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total20 minutes
Active 20 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

60

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1

Garlic Clove**

1

Medium Tomato

1

Baby Gem Lettuce

1

Red Kidney Beans

240

British Beef Mince

30

Tomato Puree

1

Cajun Spice Mix

10

Beef Stock Paste

1

Lime

6

Plain Taco Tortillas

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

Not included in your delivery

1

Olive Oil for the Dressing

¼

Sugar

75

Water for the Beef

Nutritional information

Energy (kcal)877 kcal
Energy (kJ)3668 kJ
Fat43 g
of which saturates19 g
Carbohydrate72 g
of which sugars7 g
Protein46 g
Salt3 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Bowl
Chopping Board
Sieve
Garlic Press
Grater
Knife
Grill Pan
Baking Tray
Medium Bowl
Plate

Cooking Instructions and Tips

Get Prepped
1

a) Preheat your oven to 200°C.
b) Grate the cheese. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Chop the tomatoes into 1cm pieces.
c) Trim the baby gem, halve lengthways then thinly slice.
d) Drain and rinse the kidney beans in a sieve. Pop half the kidney beans into a bowl and mash with a fork until broken up.

Brown the Mince
2

a) Pop a frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).
b) When the pan is hot, add the beef mince and cook until browned, 5-6 mins.
c) Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands after handling raw mince.

Add the Flavour
3

a) Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic, tomato puree and Cajun spice mix to the beef (add less if you don't like heat).
b) Stir to combine, then cook until fragrant, 1-2 mins.

Bring on the Beans
4

a) Pour in the water for the beef (see ingredients for amount) and add the beef stock paste.
b) Add the kidney beans (whole and mashed). Stir until everything is evenly mixed and the sauce thickens.
c) Season with salt and pepper. TIP: Add a splash more water if dry. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Make the Zesty Salad
5

a) Meanwhile, halve the lime and squeeze some juice into a medium bowl. Add the olive oil for the dressing and sugar to the bowl (see ingredients for both amounts).
b) Season with salt and pepper, then mix together until combined. Taste and add more lime juice if needed. Add the lettuce and tomato to the dressing then toss to combine. Cut any remaining lime into wedges.
c) Pop the tortillas on the top shelf of your oven to warm through, 2-3 mins.

Assemble the Tacos
6

a) Taste the beef and bean mix and season with salt and pepper if needed.
b) Divide the tortillas between your plates (3 per person) and top with spoonful of the beef and bean mix.
c) Sprinkle over the cheese.
d) Finish with a sprinkle of salad, then serve any remaining salad and lime wedges alongside. TIP: Tacos are best enjoyed eaten by hand - get stuck in! Enjoy!

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