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Mexican

Beef Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

Quick and flavourful ground beef tacos served with a fresh, crunchy cabbage slaw for a vibrant weeknight dinner.

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Total time
35 min
20 prep · 15 cook
Serves
4
Cost
~$4.30
per serving
Cuisine
Mexican
Diet
No pork · High-protein
Draft · not yet kitchen-tested

Shopping for just this dinner: about $43.15 in whole packs at Ontario average prices, pantry staples not counted. Planned with other dinners that share packs, it usually costs less.

Ingredients

  • 250 gGreen cabbage, thinly shredded
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 30 mlMayonnaise
  • 15 mlApple cider vinegar
  • 3 gSalt
  • 1 gGround black pepper
  • 15 mlCanola oil
  • ½ mediumYellow onions, finely chopped
  • 2 clovesGarlic, minced
  • 500 gLean ground beef
  • 8 gChili powder
  • 5 gGround cumin
  • 125 mlMedium salsa
  • 8Large flour tortillas (10 in)
  • 1 cupOld cheddar, shredded

Method

  1. Prepare the cabbage slaw: In a medium bowl, combine the 250 g thinly shredded green cabbage, juice from 1 lime, 30 ml mayonnaise, and 15 ml apple cider vinegar. Season with 3 g salt and 1.3 g ground black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
  2. Heat 15 ml canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 125 g finely chopped yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.⏱ 3 min timer in cook mode
  3. Add the 10 g minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.⏱ 1 min timer in cook mode
  4. Add the 500 g lean ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.⏱ 8 min timer in cook mode
  5. Stir in the 7.5 g chili powder, 5 g ground cumin, and 125 ml medium salsa. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until heated through and flavours are combined.⏱ 3 min timer in cook mode
  6. Warm the 8 large flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, until soft and pliable.
  7. Assemble the tacos: Fill each warm tortilla with the seasoned ground beef, top with a generous spoonful of the cabbage slaw, and sprinkle with 100 g shredded old cheddar. Serve immediately.