Chicago Riverwalk Spiced Beef and Sweet Pepper Tacos

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Soft corn tortillas filled with spiced ground beef and sautéed sweet peppers, capturing the vibrant energy of Chicago’s Riverwalk food scene. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef, olive oil, sweet bell peppers, sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix well to coat the beef with spices.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 cups sliced sweet bell peppers to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes until peppers are tender but still vibrant.
  5. Step 5: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
  6. Step 6: Spoon the spiced beef and pepper mixture evenly onto each tortilla. Top with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and a dollop of 1/2 cup sour cream.
  7. Step 7: Serve immediately with 4 lime wedges for squeezing over the tacos.

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