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Tex-Mex Tacos

Tex-Mex Tacos

with Zesty Lettuce and Cheese
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 04, 2025
Calories
911 kcal
Protein
51.7g protein
Total
20 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Celery
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

60 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

1 unit(s)

Baby Gem Lettuce

(May contain traces of: Celery)

½ unit(s)

Lime

1 carton(s)

Red Kidney Beans

240 grams

British Beef Mince

30 grams

Tomato Puree

1 sachet(s)

Cajun Spice Mix

10 grams

Beef Stock Paste

6 unit(s)

Plain Taco Tortillas

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten)

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Olive Oil for the Dressing

¼ tsp

Sugar

7500 milliliter(s)

Water for the Beef

Energy (kJ)3813 kJ
Energy (kcal)911 kcal
Fat34.2 g
of which saturates15 g
Carbohydrate83.9 g
of which sugars9.1 g
Dietary Fibre17.1 g
Protein51.7 g
Salt3.4 g
Calcium11.8 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Instructions

1

a) Preheat your oven to 200°C. Grate the cheddar. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

b) Trim the root from the baby gem lettuce, halve lengthways and thinly slice. Zest and halve the lime.

c) Drain and rinse the kidney beans in a colander. Pop half the kidney beans in a bowl and mash with a fork until broken up.

2

a) Heat 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. Use a wooden spoon to break it up as it cooks. Drain the excess fat out.

3

a) Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic, tomato puree and cajun spice to the beef - add less spice if you don't like heat.

b) Stir to combine, then cook until fragrant, 1-2 mins.


4

A) Pour in the water (see ingredients for amount) and add the beef stock powder. Add the kidney beans (whole and mashed). Stir until everything is evenly mixed and the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper. Tip: Add a splash more water if dry

5

a) Meanwhile, put the olive oil and sugar in a medium bowl (see ingredients for both amounts you need).

b) Season with salt and pepper and squeeze in the lime juice. Mix together until combined. Add the lettuce to the dressing and toss to combine.

c) Meanwhile, pop the tacos on the top shelf of your oven to warm through for 2-3 mins.

6

a) Taste the beef mixture and add salt and pepper if you feel it needs it.

b) Serve the tacos with a spoonful of beef on top. Sprinkle over the cheese and lime zest. Add the lettuce to the tacos too.

d) Serve and enjoy!

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