Smoky Coriander and Chili Tacos with Pickled Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

Spiced ground beef tacos with smoky coriander and chili, topped with bright, tangy pickled red onions for contrast. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 37 minutes, pairs ground beef, olive oil, ground coriander for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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

• 1 pound, 85% lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 wedges for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup white vinegar and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. Add 1 small thinly sliced red onion and stir to submerge. Let sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes to pickle.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 teaspoons ground coriander, 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes until spices are fragrant and beef is well coated.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable. Divide the seasoned beef evenly among the tortillas. Top with pickled red onions and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with 4 lime wedges for squeezing over.