Ingredients (Makes 8 tacos):
500g beef mince
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1½ tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp cayenne (optional)
Salt and pepper
8 crunchy corn taco shells
Shredded lettuce
1 diced tomato
Grated cheddar cheese
Sour cream and coriander (optional)
Instructions: Cook the onion and garlic: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3 minutes, add garlic, cook 30 seconds. Brown the beef: Add beef mince, break it up with a spoon, and cook until fully browned (about 6–7 minutes). Add spices: Stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes more. Heat taco shells: Warm taco shells in the oven (180°C/350°F) for 5 minutes or as per packet directions. Assemble tacos: Fill each shell with beef, then top with lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, and coriander.