Spicy Beef Tacos Salsa Verde (Printable)

Tender beef, warm tortillas, and bright salsa verde deliver bold, lively flavors with a hint of heat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Spicy Beef Filling

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→ Salsa Verde

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# How to Make It:

01 - Combine tomatillos, cilantro, green chili, onion, garlic, lime juice, and salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside until assembly.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 2 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and jalapeño, continue cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook while breaking up meat with a spatula until browned and cooked through, approximately 6-7 minutes. Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 additional minutes, mixing thoroughly to coat beef evenly with spices. Remove from heat.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet on each side until pliable, or wrap in foil and warm in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes.
05 - Fill each warm tortilla with spicy beef mixture. Top generously with salsa verde, avocado slices, crumbled cheese if desired, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing.

# Expert Suggestions:

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  • The homemade salsa verde is a total game changer and keeps in the fridge for days
  • You can adjust the heat level exactly how you like it without compromising flavor
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  • Don't skip browning the beef well those crispy bits are where all the flavor lives
  • The salsa verde tastes even better after sitting for an hour so make it first
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  • If your tomatillos look slightly yellow they'll be sweeter if bright green expect more tang
  • Corn tortillas are best warmed directly over a gas flame for those authentic charred spots

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