Description
These Beef Tacos with Peach Vinegar Slaw feature juicy, seasoned ground beef wrapped in soft shell tortillas and are topped with a refreshing peach cider vinegar slaw. This quick, flavorful recipe is perfect for a satisfying main-course dinner or easy entertaining, blending sweet, tangy, and savory elements in each bite.
Ingredients
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For the Beef Tacos
- 8 soft shell tacos
- 1–1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tomatoes, grated (or substitute 2 tbsp tomato paste mixed with 1/4 cup water)
- Olive oil, for sautéing
For the Peach Vinegar Slaw
- 1 bag coleslaw mix (16 oz)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 jalapeno, diced
- 2 tbsp peach cider vinegar (or substitute apple cider vinegar)
- Handful of cilantro, finely chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Filling: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Once hot, add the diced onion and sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Brown the Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks. Brown the meat, stirring frequently.
- Add Tomatoes and Spices: After a couple of minutes, add in the grated tomatoes (or tomato paste mixture), paprika, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Toss everything together and cook on medium heat for about 8–10 minutes, until the meat is cooked through. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
- Make the Peach Vinegar Slaw: While the meat cooks, in a large bowl combine the coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, peach cider vinegar (or apple cider vinegar), diced jalapeno, chopped cilantro, and salt and pepper. Massage the ingredients together with your hands to incorporate the dressing thoroughly.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat the tortillas over an open flame or on a dry skillet until just warmed and slightly charred if desired.
- Assemble the Tacos: Fill each tortilla with the seasoned beef mixture and top generously with the peach vinegar slaw. Serve immediately, optionally accompanied with hot sauce and fresh squeezed lime.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast your tortillas over an open flame until lightly charred.
- Substitute peach cider vinegar with apple cider vinegar if peach is unavailable.
- Adjust the spiciness of the slaw by adding more or less jalapeno.
- The beef filling and slaw can be prepared ahead of time and assembled just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 49mg
