Beef Tacos with Pico de Gallo

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 pound pack Silver Fern Farms 85% Lean Ground Beef
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp chili powder or to taste
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• ½ cup water 
  

Pico de Gallo:

• 2 small tomatoes, diced
• ½ small white onion, finely diced
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced
  

To serve:

• 8 tortillas, warmed
• ½ avocado, sliced
• Cilantro sprigs
• Spicy sunflower seeds
• Lime wedges 
  

 

Method

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring, for 5 to 7 minutes or until browned.

Add the cumin, chilli powder, oregano, garlic powder and salt. Cook, stirring for 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato paste and water. Bring to the boil then simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened.

Meanwhile, prepare the Pico de Gallo. Combine the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic and jalapeno. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve the sauce warm over tortillas with avocado, cilantro and spicy sunflower seeds. Serve with lime wedges.