Chilli Beef Tacos

Name: Chilli Beef Tacos
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 red chilies, seeded and finely chopped; 500 g beef mince; 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder; 400 g kidney beans, drained; 400 g chopped tomatoes; 150 ml strong black coffee; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 6 taco shells

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 red chilies, seeded and finely chopped
500 g beef mince
1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
400 g kidney beans, drained
400 g chopped tomatoes
150 ml strong black coffee
salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 taco shells

Directions

1

Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion, garlic and chillies for 3-4 minutes until begining to soften.
2

Add the mince and five spice powder and cook for a further 3-4 minutes, stirring, until the meat begins to brown.
3

Add the kidney beans, tomatoes and coffee.
4

Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes until the mixture is thick and fairly dark.
5

Season to taste.
6

Fill the taco shells with shredded lettuce, then pile in the chilli mixture.
7

Top with a spoonful of soured cream, if liked and a shake of paprika and serve with a leafy green salad.