Ingredients List
(Serves 4)
For the Beef
- ✓ 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20 works best)
- ✓ 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- ✓ 1 small Onion, finely diced
- ✓ 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- ✓ 1 tbsp Chili Powder
- ✓ 1 tsp smoked Paprika
- ✓ 1 tsp Cumin
- ✓ 1/2 tsp Oregano
- ✓ Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)
- ✓ 2–3 tbsp Peppajoy Hot Sauce
- ✓ 1 tsp Brown Sugar or Honey
- ✓ Juice of 1/2 Lime
For Serving
- ✓ 8 small Corn or Flour Tortillas
- ✓ Shredded Lettuce & Diced Tomatoes
- ✓ Red Onion, diced
- ✓ Crumbled Cotija or shredded Cheddar
- ✓ Sour Cream or Crema
- ✓ Extra Peppajoy Hot Sauce
- ✓ Fresh Cilantro & Lime Wedges
Execution Steps
1
Cook the Aromatics
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
2
Brown the Beef
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
3
Season It
Stir in chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute to toast the spices.
4
Add the Heat
Mix in Peppajoy hot sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Let simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly sticky and flavorful. Add another splash of hot sauce if you want extra kick.
5
Warm Tortillas
Heat tortillas in a dry pan or directly over a flame for a little char.
6
Assemble Tacos
Fill tortillas with spicy beef and top with lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, crema, cilantro, and more hot sauce.