- Method
- Peel and dice the onion, then deseed and dice the peppers. Soften in 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan over a low heat.
- Peel, finely slice and add the garlic, along with the paprika and cumin, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the beef and stir until it has browned.
- Pour in the stock, cover, and cook for 45 minutes, or until reduced and delicious.
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/gas 4.
- For the salsa, roughly chop the tomatoes, trim and finely slice the spring onion, then pick and roughly chop the coriander leaves. Combine with the lime juice, then season carefully to taste.
- For the guacamole, halve and destone the avocados, then mash the flesh with a fork. Squeeze in the lime juice, add the crème fraîche, season, and gently mix it all up.
- Spread the taco shells out on a baking tray and place in the oven for 3 to 4 minutes until crisp.
- Fill the shells with the meat, salsa and guacamole or lay everything out and let everyone help themselves.
- 400g peeled raw jumbo king prawns, defrosted if frozen
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tsp lime zest, grated
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 8 plain mini tortillas
- lime wedges, to serve
- Method
- Add the prawns, garlic, lime zest, paprika and extra virgin olive oil to a bowl and toss together. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 30 mins.
- Meanwhile, mix together all the ingredients for the salsa and set aside. For the slaw, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice and rum to create a smooth dressing. Add the shredded cabbage, spring onions and most of the mint, reserving a few leaves to garnish.
- Preheat a barbecue or griddle pan. Cook the prawns away from the main flames or over a low heat for 2-3 mins, turning regularly with tongs, until lightly charred and cooked through.
- Toast the tortillas briefly on the hot grill or griddle to warm through. Load up the tortillas with the slaw, prawns, salsa and reserved mint. Serve with the lime wedges to squeeze over.
- Tip: You could also use 8 crunchy taco shells for this recipe if preferred.Kayleigh’s Mexican recipes