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Taco Tuesday

🌮 Taco Tuesday: 4 Easy Fillings + 5 Delicious Sides 🌶️

Tacos are perfect for weeknight dinners, gatherings, or just spicing up your meal routine. Using your favourite chilli paste, you can create flavourful, versatile, and easy-to-make fillings that everyone will love. Pair them with quick, tasty sides for the ultimate taco experience.

Taco Night Made Easy: Delicious Fillings and Sides

Chicken

1. Spicy Chicken & Chipotle

Ingredients:

  • 500g chicken thighs, diced

  • 2 tbsp chilli paste

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

  1. Sauté onion until soft.

  2. Add chicken and spices, cook until golden and cooked through.

  3. Stir in chilli paste at the end for bold flavour.

  4. Serve in tortillas with fresh coriander and lime wedges.

2. Smoky Beef & Roasted Pepper

Ingredients:

  • 500g beef strips or mince

  • 2 roasted red capsicums, sliced

  • 1 tbsp chilli paste

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 small onion, sliced

  • Salt and pepper

Method:

  1. Cook beef with onion until browned.

  2. Add roasted capsicum, paprika, and chilli paste.

  3. Simmer 5 minutes to let flavours meld.

  4. Perfect with soft tortillas and avocado slices.

3. Prawn & Lime Chilli

Ingredients:

  • 300g prawns, peeled

  • 1–2 tsp chilli paste

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp olive oil

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • Salt and pepper

Method:

  1. Heat oil in a pan, sauté garlic 30 seconds.

  2. Add prawns and cook 2–3 minutes.

  3. Stir in chilli paste and lime juice.

  4. Serve in tortillas with fresh greens or slaw.

4. Vegetarian Bean & Corn

Ingredients:

  • 1 can black beans, drained

  • 1 cup corn kernels

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1–2 tsp chilli paste

  • 1 tsp olive oil

  • Salt and pepper

Method:

  1. Heat oil, sauté onion until soft.

  2. Add beans, corn, cumin, and chilli paste.

  3. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. Serve with tortillas, avocado, or cheese.

Easy Taco Sides – Full Recipes 🌮🌶️

🌶️ Want to take your Taco Tuesday to the next level? Check out our Top 5 Easy & Delicious Salsa Recipes to pair perfectly with these fillings!

 

1. Guacamole

Ingredients (serves 2–3):

  • 2 ripe avocados

  • 1 small lime, juiced

  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)

  • Salt to taste

  • Optional: small diced tomato or red onion for extra texture

Method:

  1. Cut avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop into a bowl.

  2. Mash with a fork to your desired texture (smooth or chunky).

  3. Stir in lime juice, chopped coriander, and garlic if using.

  4. Add salt to taste.

  5. Serve immediately with tacos or tortilla chips.

2. Fresh Tomato Salsa

Ingredients (serves 2–3):

  • 3 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped

  • 1 small onion, finely diced

  • 1–2 tsp chilli paste (adjust to heat preference)

  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • Salt to taste

Method:

  1. Combine chopped tomatoes, onion, and coriander in a bowl.

  2. Stir in chilli paste and lime juice.

  3. Mix well and season with salt.

  4. Let sit 5–10 minutes to allow flavours to meld.

  5. Serve with tacos, chips, or grilled proteins.

3. Cabbage Slaw

Ingredients (serves 2–3):

  • 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)

  • 1 medium carrot, grated

  • 2 tbsp lime juice

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt to taste

  • Optional: chopped coriander for garnish

Method:

  1. In a bowl, combine shredded cabbage and grated carrot.

  2. Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil.

  3. Toss well to coat evenly.

  4. Season with salt and garnish with coriander if desired.

  5. Serve as a crunchy topping for tacos or on the side.

4. Mexican Street Corn Salad (Elote Salad)

Ingredients (serves 2–3):

  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen, cooked)

  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise

  • 1 tbsp lime juice

  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Optional: sprinkle of crumbled cheese (like feta or cotija)

Method:

  1. Cook corn if using raw or frozen, then let it cool slightly.

  2. In a bowl, mix corn with mayonnaise, lime juice, coriander, and smoked paprika.

  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  4. Garnish with crumbled cheese if using.

  5. Serve warm or at room temperature alongside tacos.

5. Spicy Rice & Beans

Ingredients (serves 2–3):

  • 1 cup cooked rice

  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1–2 tsp chilli paste (adjust to heat)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

  2. Sauté onion until soft and translucent.

  3. Add black beans, cumin, and chilli paste. Stir and cook 3–5 minutes.

  4. Add cooked rice and mix until heated through.

  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. Serve as a filling or side for tacos.

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