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Mexican Beef Wedges
Smokey Mexican Beef Wedges are full of Mexican flavour! Crispy wedges topped with Mexican Taco beef mince are a huge family hit over here!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 15m⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 1h👤 Karina Carrel📖 cafedelites
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- baking sheet
- oven
- bowl
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Wedges:
2
Preheat oven to 400℉ | 200°C. Lightly grease a large baking sheet or tray with non-stick cooking oil spray. Set aside.
cooking oil2 tablespoons
3
On a chopping board, cut each potato in half lengthways, then cut each half in half again, and then each piece in half again so you end up with 8 wedges. Arrange in a single layer on prepared baking sheet or tray.
4
Combine paprika, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder and olive oil in a small bowl. Pour over the oil/spices mix and toss the wedges well with your hands.
ground cumin1 teaspoongarlic powder1 tablespoongarlic (crushed)2 clovesolive oil4 tablespoons
5
Season with salt and bake for ⏱️ 45 minutes until tender and crisp.
6
While the wedges are baking, make your Taco meat:
7
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the onion ad red peppers / capsicum until onion is transparent. Add in the garlic and saute until garlic is fragrant (a further minute or so).
garlic powder1 tablespoongarlic (crushed)2 cloves
8
Add the meat, paprika and cumin. Cook while breaking up the meat with the end of your spoon, mixing all of the flavours together, until the meat is browned. Add the beef broth or stock and simmer for a minute. Season with salt and pepper.
ground cumin1 teaspoonsalt and pepper, (to taste)1 pinch
9
Once the wedges are done, spoon the Taco meat over them and serve immediately with any of the following optional toppings: green onion/scallions, fresh coriander, a dollop of sour cream, tomato salsa OR sweet chilli sauce, avocado, tomatoes and cheese.
Sour Cream2 tablespoonsTomato Salsa OR Sweet Chilli Saucediced tomatoesshredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, mozzarella cheese, Mexican cheese blend, etc)
Nutrition Facts
calories
450 kcal
fat Content
22 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
6 g
sugar Content
4 g
sodium Content
245 mg
protein Content
21 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
49 mg
carbohydrate Content
43 g
saturated Fat Content
5 g
unsaturated Fat Content
16 g
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