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Quick Weeknight Street-Style Tacos (Serves 2)

Prep 10 min Cook 10 min Difficulty 2/5

Whip up quick, street-style beef tacos with cabbage, cheddar, salsa, cilantro and lime in 20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 200 g ground beef
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, diced (about 70 g)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 small corn tortillas (about 15 cm)
  • 50 g shredded cabbage
  • 30 g grated cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp salsa
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

Why this recipe works

Search intent: short recipe for weeknight tacos

Fast, flavorful street-style beef tacos with a few pantry staples. Ready in about 20 minutes.

Can I make these tacos ahead? Yes. Cook the beef until browned, then add onion, garlic and spices to bloom flavor before stuffing tacos with toppings.
How long do ingredients stay fresh for? Yes. Store cooked beef and toppings separately in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat and assemble with fresh lime and cilantro.