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These easy peasy Beef Tacos are your new midweek mince must have! (Try saying that three times fast..) This is a quick and delicious 15 minute meal that the whole family will love. 

You know how much I LOVE an easy taco dish, and after creating various types of easy taco recipes, I realised I had never shared basic beef one.

And because beef mince recipes are our saviours on most weeks in a family kitchen, I knew I had to put that right!

For this Beef Taco recipe I have used the beef cooking method similar to my Chilli Con Carne and Beef Burritos, but using a shortcut of ready-made fajita seasoning (because shortcuts are LIFE).


Why you’ll love this Beef Taco recipe

⭐ Easy prep-ahead dinner

⭐ Delicious flavours and shortcut hacks

⭐ Sociable and fun meal


A baking tray filled with beef tacos and stuffed with salad.

Sarah’s Notes

When we originally tested this recipe, we made them with tinned tomatoes, which made the filling a bit too ‘wet’ and left the tacos shells a little soggy and difficult to handle.

Instead, the tomato puree addition keeps the flavour but dry enough to work as handheld food.

If you’re short of time, you can even make the filling ahead of time, meaning a really quick dinner to serve up when everyone’s hungry. I hope you love it!


Easy Beef Taco Ingredients

The ingredients for making Easy Beef Tacos laid out on a counter.
  • Sunflower oil – Olive oil is fine too 
  • Beef mince – I use 5% fat
  • Fajita seasoning – The type in a herb jar rather than a pack or pouch as these are just pure spices rather than any added thickeners/additives
  • Garlic granules
  • Tomato puree
  • Kidney beans

‌To serve

  • Small tortilla wraps –  I use small wheat ones, but corn tortillas also work well if you can get hold of them, or wholewheat ones too
  • Sour cream – Or yoghurt
  • Iceberg lettuce
  • Salad tomatoes
  • Cheese – I used grated cheddar but whatever you have is fine

How to make Beef Tacos

Mince beef in a pan with kidney beans and flavouring for step 1 in the recipe for Beef Tacos.

1. Brown your beef mince, then add the rest of the meat ingredients and cook and per the recipe below.

Beef Tacos being topped with tomato and salad, ready to serve.

2. Meanwhile, heat your tortillas and chop your toppings. Pile the fillings into the wraps or let everyone serve themselves.


Substitutions

  • Taco fillings or side servings – Feel free to  experiment with your sides or go for your favourites. You could also add some dips such as sour cream, salsa and guacamole.
  • Different mince – You could try this with pork or chicken mince if you like

Leftovers

In the fridge You can keep the cooked meat from recipe in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat fully before serving or they’re fine to eat cold. You could use the beef for another style of dish, such as in pasta, a salad or with a jacket potato.

In the freezer The made-up tacos aren’t suitable for freezing, but if you want to freeze the beef filling, you can do this once it’s been cooked. Defrost thoroughly before heating up again in the pan.

Batch cook The mince filling is also great for meal prep batch cooking.

Top Tips

What to serve with Beef Tacos

Toasting the taco wraps

You can either put them in the oven, wrapped in foil, for 5 minutes. Or what I prefer to do for a little more flavour is char them over an open gas flame, using tongs. Make sure you’re VERY careful and don’t overdo it!

FAQs

Do you have more easy Mexican-style meals with beef mince?

I do! Try out my Beef Burritos, Easy Chilli Con Carne or my Slow Cooker Beef Enchiladas.

Do you have other easy taco recipes?

If you love tacos as much as we do, you could give my versions of Cauliflower Tacos, Prawn Tacos, Salmon Tacos and even Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos a go. (And just for fun, why not my Big Mac Tacos too? Yes it’s a thing and they’re sooo good.)

If you’d like to learn more about tacos, this brilliant article outlines the differences between Mexican and Tex Mex food.

Let me know how you got on and what you thought of these recipes. Please rate the recipe using the ⭐ below.

Also I’d LOVE to see your cooking creations. If you’d like to share yours with me, you can tag me on Instagram (@tamingtwins).

Beef filled tacos with salad and cheese on top.
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Easy Beef Tacos {15 Minute Meal}

This easy 15-minute meal is fun, tasty and super simple. Beef Tacos are made up of a quick mince filling and your chosen extras in either soft tortilla wraps or hard shells.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 637kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Sunflower oil
  • 500 g Beef mince I use 5% fat
  • 2 tbsp Fajita seasoning
  • 2 tsp Garlic granules
  • 2 tbsp Tomato puree
  • 400 g Kidney beans 1x tin drained and rinsed
  • 100 ml Water
  • Sea salt

To serve:

  • 8 Small tortillas wraps
  • 100 ml Sour cream Or yoghurt
  • 1/2 Iceberg lettuce Shredded
  • 2 Salad tomatoes Finely chopped
  • 60 g Cheese Grated

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a saute pan over a medium heat. Add the beef and brown all over for about 5 minutes, breaking up with a spoon.
  • Add the fajita seasoning, garlic granules, tomato puree, kidney beans, water and a sprinkle of sea salt. Cook for a further 5-10 minutes until the beans are hot and the meat is well cooked.
  • Meanwhile, heat the tortillas according to the pack instructions (microwave, oven, gas flame or toaster all work!)
  • Pile in the fillings (or let everyone help themselves) and serve!

Notes

Toasting the wraps: You can either put them in the oven, wrapped in foil, for 5 minutes. Or what I prefer to do for a little more flavour is char them over an open gas flame, using tongs. Make sure you’re VERY careful and don’t overdo it!
Cheese: I use grated cheddar but choose your favourite.
Hard shell tacos: Go for these if you prefer.

Nutrition

Calories: 637kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 646mg | Potassium: 1246mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1193IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 279mg | Iron: 9mg

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Prawn Tacos {with Zesty Lime Dressing} https://www.tamingtwins.com/prawn-tacos/ https://www.tamingtwins.com/prawn-tacos/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:30:58 +0000 https://www.tamingtwins.com/?p=16335

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These street food style Prawn Tacos are a super speedy 15 minute meal. Stuffed with a simple homemade slaw and a zesty lime dressing, these are so delicious they’ll be a new family favourite in no time.

A dish full of Cajun prawn tacos for a family friendly recipe.

This recipe makes such a tasty, light meal that still manages to explode with flavour, making Prawn Tacos perfect for a lunch or as part of a bigger meal, or even impress when entertaining by serving it alongside other small side dishes.

The ingredients are budget friendly and ready in less than 15 minutes.

Juicy and succulent prawns (that you don’t have to marinate), a zesty, spicy flavour, and soft tortillas to mop up all the goodness. Oh YES.


Why you’ll love this quick Prawn Tacos recipe

⭐ Ready in less than 15 minutes

⭐ Packed with flavour

⭐ Fun serve-yourself, sociable meal


Close up of a dish full of Cajun prawn tacos with a zesty slaw and lime dressing.

Sarah’s notes

This is my take on Prawn Tacos, which I have created with budget, flavour, nutrition, convenience and family friendliness in mind, so I hope you love it.

Did you know that tacos originated in Mexico in the 18th century and were first consumed by silver miners, with migrants transporting the cuisine to the US later, where it became known as a popular street food?

This article in the Smithsonian Magazine goes into more detail about the history of the taco.

I LOVE a quick taco recipe, and this one is super tasty and ultra easy.


Prawn Tacos Ingredients NOtes

Ingredients for how to make cajun prawn tacos.
  • King prawns – I use frozen (remember to defrost beforehand if you are too)
  • Sunflower oil – Olive oil is fine too
  • Cajun spice – This is the ready-made dried spice in a jar
  • For the slaw – You’ll need white cabbage and red onion for this
  • For the dressing – A simple combination of Greek yoghurt, the zest and juice of limes, honey and mint sauce
  • Serve with – Small tortillas and I love avocado too

How to make Prawn Tacos

  1. Start with making the dressing in a bowl, then shred up the cabbage and onion, then mix together with half the dressing.
  2. Now for the prawns – put oil into a hot frying pan, add the prawns and Cajun spice, and cook for about five minutes. 
  3. Toast the tortillas. Add the slaw and prawns into them, drizzle the leftover dressing, top with avocado to serve.

Substitutions

  • Salad – Choose your own fillings for the tacos if you have food to use up that will work

Leftovers

In the fridge You can keep this recipe in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat fully before serving or eat cold.

In the freezer This is obviously not the kind of meal you can freeze as one, however if you have added the prawn coating and have some left over, you can freeze them for another time, AS LONG as they haven’t previously been frozen.

Recipe Tips

Toasting the tortillas

Do this very carefully over an open flame on a gas hob. Alternatively, fold over the tortillas and put into the toaster slots, or you can pop in a hot oven for three or four minutes instead.

What to serve with Prawn Tacos

There are so many side dishes you could serve alongside this dish. How about a rice salad? Or my Mexican-Style Salad or Veggie Loaded Nachos would work well too.

FAQ

Are Prawn Tacos healthy?

Yes! The dressing is made with Greek yoghurt and vegetables, and the prawns are low fat too.

Let me know how you got on and what you thought of these recipes. Please rate the recipe using the ⭐ below.

Also I’d LOVE to see your cooking creations. If you’d like to share yours with me, you can tag me on Instagram (@tamingtwins).

How to make Prawn Tacos with lime and cajun.
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Prawn Tacos {with Zesty Dressing}

Serve up these delicious and easy Cajun Prawn Tacos with a zesty lime dressing and homemade coleslaw for a light and delicious dish.
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Diet Low Fat
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 493kcal

Ingredients

  • 360 g King prawns (I used frozen)
  • 2 tbsp Sunflower oil
  • 4 tsp Cajun spice

For the slaw:

  • 1/2 White cabbage
  • 1 Red onion

For the dressing:

  • 250 g Greek yoghurt
  • Zest and juice of 2 limes
  • 2 tsp Honey
  • 2 tsp Mint sauce

To serve:

  • 1 Avocado
  • 8 Small tortillas

Instructions

  • First, make the dressing in a bowl. Make the slaw by shredding the cabbage and onion, and mix with HALF the dressing. (Save the rest of the dressing.)
  • Add the oil to a hot, large frying pan. Add the prawns, then spices, and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Toast the tortillas (see notes), then add the slaw and prawns on top with the avocado slices.
  • Serve with extra dressing drizzled on top.

Notes

Toasting the tortillas: Hold very carefully over an open flame on a gas hob with tongs. Alternatively, fold over the tortillas and put into the toaster slots, or you can pop in the oven for three or four minutes instead
King prawns: Remember to defrost beforehand if you’re using frozen prawns
Salad: Choose your own fillings for the tacos if you have food to use up that will work
Leftovers: You can keep this recipe in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat fully before serving or eat cold. This is obviously not the kind of meal you can freeze as one, however if you have added the prawn coating and have some left over, you can freeze them for another time, AS LONG as they haven’t previously been frozen
Serving suggestions: There are so many side dishes you could serve alongside this dish. How about a rice salad? Or my Mexican-Style Salad or Veggie Loaded Nachos would work well too

Nutrition

Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 1003mg | Potassium: 701mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1368IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 272mg | Iron: 4mg

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos https://www.tamingtwins.com/slow-cooker-chicken-tacos/ https://www.tamingtwins.com/slow-cooker-chicken-tacos/#comments Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.tamingtwins.com/?p=20316

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These Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Tacos are your new favourite weekend treat. Tender chicken, tasty tortillas and gooey cheese with a quick lime sauce for dipping. The whole family will love them!

Fried chicken tacos in a tray with chicken and an avocado sauce.

Those Mexican-style flavours are hitting our taste buds again, this time with another convenient slow cooker chicken recipe

We’re changing things up a little with these Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Tacos and adding an extra step to create something really special.

Just before they’re served, we’re FRYING the tortillas with that delicious slow cooked chicken mixture inside, along with some cheese, after its been dipped in the tomato sauce, to create a crispy, sandwich-style, melted-together taco….Mmm.

Trust me – it’s SO worth doing this! And considering all the hard work as taken place in the slow cooker without us having to touch it, I don’t think this step is too much of a stretch if you’re willing to add 10 minutes onto the cooking time.

Of course, if you don’t have time for this, you can make up your tortillas as normal.


Why you’ll love these Pulled Chicken Tacos

⭐ Easy prep-ahead dinner

⭐ Deliciously rich and spicy flavours

⭐ Sociable and fun meal


A tray with cooked chicken tacos, with a green dressing on the top and spring onions.

About this recipe

This recipe is a Tex-Mex style dish with some Mexican flavours, but lots of other influences. 

If you’re after a more authentic chicken taco version, take a look at this Chicken Tacos by Mexican Food Journal blog.

(You may also like slow cooker versions of Veggie Enchiladas, Chilli Con Carne, Chicken Fajitas, Pork Carnitas, Beef Enchiladas and Chicken Enchiladas.)

I’ve seen heaps of cheesy pan fried tacos/quesadillas giving a GORGEOUS cheese pull over on TikTok and I had to come up with my own version. I hope you love it!


Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Ingredients Notes

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos laid out on a counter top.
  • Chicken breast – You can use thighs if you prefer but they may need slightly longer cooking time
  • For the dipping sauce: Avocado, lime and yoghurt
  • To assemble: Small tortillas, cheese and sunflower oil

How to make Chicken Tacos in the Slow Cooker

How to make Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos, step 1.

1. Put the slow cooker ingredients in and cook according to the recipe below.

Pulled chicken torn up for the recipe Chicken Tacos.

2. When its cooked, take out the chicken and shred, then return to the mixture. Make up the creamy sauce.

Step 3 in the recipe for Chicken Tacos. Add chicken mixture and cheese to one side of a tortilla.

3. Did each tortilla into the tomato sauce and fill on one side with the chicken mixture and cheese.

Chicken Tacos being fried in a pan.

4. Fold the tortillas to make a taco and fry in hot oil on each side until golden. Repeat until you’re out of ingredients.

Hint: As the tortillas cook, press down slightly with a spatula to help them crisp up.


Substitutions

  • Tortillas – If you can find CORN tortillas rather than flour, they work so much better with this recipe. Annoyingly they aren’t that easy to find in the UK though.
  • Chicken – You can use chicken thighs instead of breast if you prefer. I’d use boneless and skinless and cook for 4-6 hours on HIGH or until very soft.

Leftovers

In the fridge You can keep this recipe in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat fully in the microwave, oven or hob before serving.

In the freezer The chicken taco filling freezes well. Just wait until it’s totally cold and then put into a freezer proof container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost thoroughly before reheating.

Recipe Tips

Frying the tortillas

This is an extra step we’re making in this recipe to get everything melted and mixed together really well in a delicious fried tortilla. Trust me, it’s worth it.

How: One at a time, dunk a tortillas in the slow cooker sauce so it’s covered with tomatoey liquid. Take it out, sprinkle on cheese and a pile of pulled chicken mixture on one side of the tortilla. Fold it over and fry on both sides in a pan until golden brown.

Tip: As the tortillas cook in the pan, press them down slightly with a spatula to help them crisp up.

If you prefer not to do this step, you can simply serve the chicken and sauce straight into tortillas, over rice or with nachos. OR you could fry them a little like I do with my BBQ Chicken Wraps.

Keeping them warm

Depending on how big your frying pan is and how many tortillas you can cook at one time, you may want to put the ones that are cooked in a warm oven to stay hot.

Making the sauce

For small jobs like this I really like this Mini Chopper. It’s affordable and not a pain to get in and out of the cupboard.

FAQs

What should I serve these tacos with?

There are so many side dishes you could serve alongside this dish. How about a rice salad? Or my Mexican-Style Salad or Veggie Loaded Nachos would work well too.

Can you recommend a good slow cooker?

I always recommend my trusty favourite – the Morphy Richards Sear & Stew Slow Cooker. With this one you can brown meat on the hob first (for those recipes where you really have to) and it’s also really light.

If you have an induction hob, I would recommend the Lakeland Digital 6.5l Slow Cooker instead.

If you haven’t already heard me talking about it, here is the Tp Link Tapo Smart Plug too. This allows you to switch the slow cooker on a timer or from your phone while you’re out, making slow cooking even more convenient!

Is this recipe spicy?

I’d say it’s low to medium spice, so suitable for children. You can adjust the amount of spice by using less or more chilli powder. You could also add chopped chillies on top before serving if you want some extra spice.

Let me know how you got on and what you thought of these recipes. Please rate the recipe using the ⭐ below.

Also I’d LOVE to see your cooking creations. If you’d like to share yours with me, you can tag me on Instagram (@tamingtwins).

Fried chicken tacos with tomato sauce and pulled chicken, melted cheese and an avocado dip on the side.
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Pulled Chicken Tacos {Slow Cooker Recipe}

Mexican-style street food are flavours that really lend themselves to a slow cooker, and BONUS, it’s an ultra convenient way to serve up dinner. My Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are easy and delicious.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 777kcal

Ingredients

For the slow cook:

  • 600 g Chicken breasts x3 or x4 breasts
  • 400 g Tinned tomatoes
  • 1 Red onion Finely chopped
  • 1 Red pepper Sliced
  • 1 Green pepper Sliced
  • 2 tbsp Dark brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Tomato puree
  • 1 tbsp Garlic granules
  • 1 tbsp Sweet smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Mild chilli powder
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the dipping sauce:

  • 1 Avocado
  • 1 Lime
  • 200 g Yoghurt

To assemble:

  • 2 tsp Sunflower oil
  • 8 Small tortillas
  • 250 g Mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Put the slow cook ingredient into the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours until the chicken is very soft and tender.
  • Before the chicken is cooked, make the avocado dipping sauce by blending the ingredients in a small hand mixer or blender. Set aside to serve with the tacos.
  • Remove the chicken breasts to a plate or board and shred using two forks. Return to the sauce and mix in well.
  • Heat a large frying pan over a medium high heat on the hob, with 1 tsp of oil in.
  • Take one tortilla and 'dunk' it in the sauce to cover it in the tomato liquid. Pull it out and add a sprinkle of cheese and a pile of the chicken mixture into one side of the tortilla, then fold in half. Add to the hot pan.
  • Fry on both sides for about 5-10 minutes or until crisp and golden on both sides. TIP: As they cook, press down slightly with a spatula to help them crisp up.
  • Repeat until all tortillas have been used up, adding more oil if you need it.
  • Serve the tacos with the avocado dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

Keeping warm: Depending on how big your frying pan is and how many tortillas you can cook at one time, you may want to put the ones that are cooked in a warm oven to stay hot
TIP: You can omit the pan-frying stage and just serve these up in tortillas, over rice, or with nachos.
Crisp up: As the tortillas cook, press down slightly with a spatula to help them crisp up
Tortillas: If you can find CORN tortillas rather than flour, they work so much better with this recipe. Annoyingly they aren’t that easy to find in the UK though
Chicken: You can use chicken thighs instead of breast if you prefer. I’d use boneless and skinless and cook for 4-6 hours on HIGH or until very soft
Peppers: The type of peppers used here are bell peppers. 
Freezing: The chicken taco filling freezes well. Just wait until it’s totally cold and then put into a freezer proof container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost thoroughly before reheating
Spice level: I’d say it’s low to medium spice, so suitable for children. You can adjust the amount of spice by using less or more chilli powder. You could also add chopped chillies on top before serving if you want some extra spice
 

Nutrition

Calories: 777kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 1187mg | Potassium: 1607mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 2926IU | Vitamin C: 86mg | Calcium: 556mg | Iron: 7mg

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Crispy Cauliflower Tacos {with Sweet Chilli Mayo} https://www.tamingtwins.com/cauliflower-tacos/ https://www.tamingtwins.com/cauliflower-tacos/#comments Thu, 09 Mar 2023 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.tamingtwins.com/?p=19516

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How can these roasted Cauliflower Tacos taste THIS good and be so packed with good stuff?! Coat everything using my shaking shortcut, mix the dressing in less than a minute, pile them into wraps straight out of the oven… and you have yourself your new favourite family vegetarian meal. Yes please!

Cauliflower Tacos placed together on a tray, ready for sharing.

It’s amazing what you can do with a humble cauliflower (or two for this dish, to be exact).

This recipe turns this nutrient, fibre and antioxidant-rich vegetable into one of our favourite social-style dinners – TACOS! 

It’s roasted with a delicious coating of spices, breadcrumbs and yoghurt, and served with a delicious sweet chilli mayo and salad. So easy, so healthy – I hope you’ll love it as much as I think you will! 

Anyone who knows this blog will know how much I LOVE tacos (Beef Tacos, Prawn Tacos, Salmon Tacos, Chicken Tacos or Big Mac Tacos anyone?)


Why you’ll love this Cauliflower tacos recipe

⭐ A vegetarian, goodness packed meal

⭐ Great value for money

⭐ A fun, sociable family dinner


A row of Cauliflower Tacos stuff with salad, crispy cauliflower and topped with a sweet chilli mayo.

How we came up with this recipe

Cauliflower as a main course is having its day and I am SO here for it.

Gone are the days when all we do is boil it until it’s slightly soggy with a Sunday roast, and while you can give me Cauliflower Cheese any day of the week, it’s nice to try something a bit different with this super versatile vegetable. 

It’s sturdy and meaty enough to hold its own as main ingredient, it tastes amazing when roasted, it can take on loads of flavour from herbs and spices, and it’s ultra healthy and delicious.

What’s not to love? Bring on all the easy cauliflower recipes!

If you’re interested in learning more about tacos and Mexican vs Tex Mex, this article is brilliant and breaks down the difference visually.

Mexican tacos are always served with corn tortillas rather than flour, which I find hard to find in the UK. The article has inspired me to go on the hunt for some and report back.

Cauliflower Taco Ingredients notes

Ingredients for Cauliflower Tacos recipe laid out on a counter.
  • Sweet smoked paprika – You can find this in most supermarkets, but if not, I like this one available from Amazon
  • Cumin – Ground
  • Breadcrumbs – Ready-made is fine but you can make your own if you prefer
  • To serve: Red cabbage, red onion, avocado and small tortilla wraps
  • For the dressing: Sweet chilli sauce, mayonnaise and lime juice and zest

How to make Cauliflower Tacos

Step 1 in the recipe process of how to make Cauliflower Tacos.

1. Put the yoghurt, water, paprika and cumin into a Tupperware tub or bowl and mix. Chop and add the cauliflower, put the lid on and shake (or stir).

Step 2 in the recipe process of how to make Cauliflower Tacos.

2. Add the breadcrumbs and plenty of salt and pepper, replace the lid and shake until well coated.

Step 3 in the recipe process of how to make Cauliflower Tacos.

3. Roast on a baking sheet in the oven, as per the recipe below, until crispy and crunchy. Make the salad and heat your wraps, then make up the tacos.

Step 4 in the recipe process of how to make Cauliflower Tacos.

4. Make your dressing by mixing together the ingredients, then serve over the top of the tacos.

Hint: Make sure you cut your cauliflowers into small bite-sized chunks. They need to be quite small to allow them to get crispy.


Leftovers

In the fridge You can keep this recipe in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat fully in the microwave or oven before serving. They won’t be as crispy if reheated in the microwave. They are also fine eaten cold.

In the freezer I wouldn’t recommend freezing this recipe.

Top tips

How to coat the cauliflower

The ultimate cheat’s method of coating your cauliflower is to pop the florets into a large tupperware container along with the coating ingredients, put the lid on and give it a really good shake until it’s totally coated.

I do this for my Salmon Fish Fingers too and I’d 100% recommend it as it isn’t as messy!

Size of florets

Make sure these are cut up quite small so they’re bite-sized when cooked.

FAQs

Is this a vegan Cauliflower Tacos recipe?

No it isn’t, but only because of the Greek yoghurt and mayonnaise. If you’d like to make these vegan, swap them for dairy-free options.

How should I heat up the taco wraps?

You can either put them in the oven, wrapped in foil, for 5 minutes. Or what I prefer to do for a little more flavour is char them over an open gas flame, using tongs. Make sure you’re VERY careful and don’t overdo it!

What should I serve with these tacos?

You could serve these up alongside some rice or wedges, or even some Veggie Loaded Nachos for something a little extra?

Let me know how you got on and what you thought of these recipes. Please rate the recipe using the ⭐ below.

Also I’d LOVE to see your cooking creations. If you’d like to share yours with me, you can tag me on Instagram (@tamingtwins).

Delicious crispy Cauliflower Tacos on a tray, ready to be eaten.
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Crispy Cauliflower Tacos {with Sweet Chilli Mayo}

It’s hard to believe how healthy these vegetarian Cauliflower Tacos really are when they taste THIS good! A perfect blend of spices, yoghurt and breadcrumbs for the ultimate crispy coating, all placed in a wrap with salad and sweet chilli mayo. Yum!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 530kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Cauliflowers Leaves removed
  • 125 g Greek yoghurt
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 2 tsp Sweet smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 75 g Breadcrumbs
  • Sea salt and black pepper

To serve:

  • 1/2 Red cabbage
  • 1 Red onion
  • 1 Avocado
  • 8 Small tortilla wraps

For the dressing:

  • 4 tbsp Sweet chilli sauce
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1 Lime Juice and zest

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
  • Break the cauliflower up into small bite-sized pieces (nugget sized).
  • Put the yoghurt, water, paprika and cumin into a Tupperware tub (or large bowl) and mix until combined.
  • Add the cauliflower pieces to the tub, put the lid on and shake (or stir) until totally coated.
  • Add the breadcrumbs and plenty of salt and pepper, replace the lid and shake again to coat in the breadcrumbs.
  • Tip onto a baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes until very crispy and crunchy.
  • While the cauliflower is cooking make the dressing by mixing the ingredients together.
  • To serve you can heat the wraps in the oven (wrapped in foil) for 5 minutes or I prefer to char them (VERY CAREFULLY) using tongs, over an open gas flame.
  • Serve stuffed with the cabbage, red onion and avocado, top with the crunchy cauliflower and the dressing.

Notes

To coat: Using a big Tupperware tub with a lid is such a good shortcut to coating these. I 100% recommend this method! 
Florets: Make sure you cut the cauliflower small so it’s bitesized when cooked.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 939mg | Potassium: 1571mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1776IU | Vitamin C: 210mg | Calcium: 299mg | Iron: 6mg

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