Taco Tuesday just got a serious upgrade

Taco mince is one of those recipes that sounds simple — and is — but the difference between a great version and a mediocre one comes entirely down to the spicing and the quality of the beef. Grass-fed beef mince has a bolder, richer flavour that holds up beautifully to warm Mexican spices without being overwhelmed by them.

35 mins 4 servings Prep 15 minsCook 20 minsMain CourseMexican

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 480g Your Farmer grass-fed beef mince
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup beef stock or water
  • Olive oil
  • Corn or flour tortillas, warmed
  • 1 red onion, very thinly sliced and pickled in lime juice and a pinch of salt for 20 minutes
  • Sliced avocado or guacamole
  • Fresh coriander
  • Sliced jalapeños, to serve (optional)
  • Sour cream, to serve (optional)
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

Combine all the spice mix ingredients in a small bowl.

2 tsp ground cumin2 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp ground coriander1 tsp garlic powder

Heat oil in a wide pan over high heat. Add the mince and brown well — breaking it up as it cooks. Don't rush this; the browning is the flavour. About 8–10 minutes.

olive oil480g beef mince

Push the mince to the side. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, then mix through the mince.

1 onion

Add the garlic and the spice mix. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

3 cloves garlic

Add the tomato paste and stock. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid reduces and the mince is saucy but not wet.

2 tbsp tomato paste1/2 cup beef stock or water

Season to taste. Load into warm tortillas and top generously with pickled onion, avocado, coriander, and lime — plus jalapeños and sour cream if you like.

tortillas1 red onion, pickledavocadolime wedges

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The Spice Mix

Making your own taco spice blend takes two minutes and tastes nothing like the sachet version. Once you've done it, you'll never go back. The key is letting the ground spices bloom in the hot pan until fragrant — it releases their oils and dramatically deepens the flavour.

💡 Make a double or triple batch of the spice mix and store in a jar. It keeps for 3 months and works on chicken, lamb, and roasted vegetables too.

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