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Beef Tacos (Halal)

Juicy halal beef tacos loaded with fresh toppings and creamy yogurt lime sauce for a flavorful street food style meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Beef Filling
  • 500 g halal ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup water
Taco Assembly
  • 8 small tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Yogurt Lime Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onion until soft.
  2. Add garlic and ground beef, cooking until browned.
  3. Stir in spices, tomato paste, and water, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Mix yogurt sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  5. Warm tortillas and fill with seasoned beef.
  6. Top with vegetables, cheese, cilantro, and sauce before serving.

Notes

Warm tortillas before filling to prevent cracking and improve flavor.