"We enjoy hosting casual get-togethers around here, and when you have to feed a large number of guests, a self-serve main dish is a great way to go! Something full of fresh, high quality ingredients, and big bold flavors. A taco bar is a great way to hit all of the above! We elevated this humble sports day dish by creating a gourmet spice mix & herbaceous crema. Presenting my Zesty Ground Beef Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema!"
Zesty Beef Tacos & Cilantro Lime Crema
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Cook time 10mins
Serves or Makes: 12
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Zesty Ground Beef Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema
ingredients
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Zesty Ground Beef Taco Filling
Method
Step 1
Using a box grater, zest your lime. Using a fork, juice the lime.
Step 2
Place a large skillet over medium high heat and bring to temperature. Once hot, add the ground beef to the skillet and allow to brown. Be sure to break up any large chunks of meat with a sturdy spatula.
Step 3
When the meat is ¾ of the way cooked, add the spices, lime juice, and lime zest. Stir to combine. Cook fully.
Step 4
Serve with fresh salsa, shredded cheese, avocado slices, radish slices, cilantro and sour cream.
Cilantro Lime Crema
ingredients
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 packed cup cilantro
- 1/2 jalapeño
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Cilantro Lime Crema
Step 1
Wash and dry your jalapeño pepper and herbs. Trim any cilantro stems and roughly chop the cilantro leaves.
Step 2
Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, jalapeño, and cilantro to the bowl of a food processor. Next, add a generous pinch of salt and a few grinds of fresh black pepper.
Step 3
Pulse to mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 4
Transfer your crema to a medium sized bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, to allow the flavors to blend.
Step 5
This crema is also delicious on wings, nachos, or as a creamy salad dressing!