Spicy Beef Tacos Mango Salsa (Printable)

Tender seasoned beef with vibrant mango salsa served in warm tortillas for a fresh twist.

# What You Need:

→ Spicy Beef

01 - 1.1 lbs ground beef
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tbsp chili powder
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, adjust to taste
09 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
10 - 1/2 tsp salt
11 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
12 - 1/2 cup beef broth or water
13 - 2 tbsp tomato paste

→ Mango Salsa

14 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
15 - 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
16 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
17 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
18 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
19 - Juice of 1 lime
20 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ To Serve

21 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
22 - Optional: shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, crumbled queso fresco, sour cream, lime wedges

# How To Make:

01 - Combine diced mango, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Mix gently and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
05 - Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt, and black pepper over the beef. Stir thoroughly to coat evenly.
06 - Stir in tomato paste and beef broth or water. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture thickens.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
08 - Spoon the spicy beef into warmed tortillas. Top generously with mango salsa and any preferred garnishes. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The mango salsa brings a bright, juicy sweetness that cools down the heat from the beef without killing the flavor.
  • Everything comes together in about half an hour, so you can have dinner on the table faster than ordering takeout.
  • The spice blend makes your kitchen smell like a taqueria, and leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day.
02 -
  • Don't skip warming the tortillas, cold tortillas crack and ruin the whole experience.
  • Let the salsa sit for at least ten minutes before serving, the lime juice needs time to pull the flavors together.
  • If your beef is too dry after simmering, add a tablespoon or two more broth and stir it through.
03 -
  • Toast your spices in the dry skillet for thirty seconds before adding the beef, it wakes up the flavors and makes the whole dish smell incredible.
  • Use a potato masher to break up the ground beef quickly and evenly instead of fighting with a spoon.
  • Keep a little extra lime juice on hand to squeeze over the assembled tacos right before serving, it adds a final pop of brightness.

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