Firecracker Spicy Tacos
Smoky, fiery tacos with a chili-lime crema that crackles with heat and brightness. This Mexican-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs tortillas, ground beef, jalapeños for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.
Ingredients
- 8 medium, warm tortillas
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2, finely diced jalapeños
- 1/2 cup, diced onion
- 1, diced tomato
- 1/4 cup, chopped cilantro
- 1, juiced lime
- 1/2 cup crema
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, 5-7 minutes. Add diced jalapeños and onion; sauté 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Step 2: Stir in diced tomato, smoked paprika, salt, and 1 tbsp lime juice. Cook 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly thickened.
- Step 3: Warm tortillas and fill with beef mixture. Top with remaining lime juice, chopped cilantro, and a dollop of crema. Serve immediately.
