Beef Tacos with Salsa - Recipe

One of my favorite stores here in the UK is TIGER, a Scandinavian store with a wide range of fun and stylish products. what I particularly love about this store is the variety of spices they offer. Today, I went to buy three different spices: dried basil, dried dill, and, of course, the taco spice mix (1£/ each). This mix sparked the idea of making the super simple dish, tacos, as we call them in Sweden. It is a Tex Mex inspired dish that's easy to make and doesn't require much effort or time.  

Serves 3-4

Ingredients: 
500g minced meat (I used beef)

4 large tomatoes, chopped

2 onions, chopped
2 bell peppers, chopped
1/2 cup of sweet corn
dried basil, 1 teaspoon
lemon juice from 1 lemon
salt to taste
parsley
1 avocado, diced
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons tomato puree
tortillas and tortilla chips
soured cream
2 tablespoons of taco spice mix
1/2 cup of water

Process:

1- I began doing the salsa which is very simple. Chop the tomatoes, 1 onion, parsley, 1 bell pepper, and avocado. Mix them together and add salt, lemon juice, and dried basil. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

2- For the taco sauce, fry the minced meat in olive oil over medium heat until brown and crumbly. Break up any large pieces with a spoon. Add chopped veggies like bell pepper, parsley, and sweet corn, and fry for a few minutes. Then, add the taco spice, salt, tomato puree, and water. Let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3- Once the taco sauce is done, I served it with the salsa, tortillas, chips, and sour cream. It's a filling and tasty meal!

In Sweden, it's common to chop up veggies like tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, and sweet corn and serve them in separate bowls along with guacamole, sour cream, meat sauce, salsa sauce, and grated cheese. I've spent many fun nights with friends enjoying this simple yet delicious dish.

Another great recipet I plan to try soon is the beef tacos recipe by allrecipes.co.uk. But if you prefer chicken instead, I recommend Jamie Oliver's Chicken Fajitas with homemade guacamole and salsa. It is truly a delicious dish, perfect for a Friday night in front of a great movie :) 

Enjoy :)