---
title: Southwestern Beef Tacos
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/southwestern-beef-tacos-5c7978b1c445fa2dfd25d7a2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Soy
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Spicy
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 10500
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights: []
nutrition:
  calories: 810
  protein: 39
  fat: 49
  saturated fat: 22
  carbohydrates: 51
  sugar: 10
  fiber: 3
  cholesterol: 145
  sodium: 1190
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Beef%20Recipes/Ground%20Beef/southwestern-beef-tacos.avif"
---

Wash and dry all produce. Core, deseed, and thinly slice @bell pepper{2}(thinly sliced). Halve and peel @yellow onion{1}. Thinly slice one half; finely chop other half. Zest @lime{2} until you have ½ tsp (1 tsp for 4 servings); quarter lime. Halve @jalapeno{1} lengthwise, removing ribs and seeds first for less heat. Thinly slice one half; finely chop other half.

In a #small bowl{}, combine @sour cream{8%tablespoon}, lime zest and a squeeze of lime juice. Stir in water, 1 tsp at a time, until mixture has a drizzling consistency. Season with @salt{} and @pepper{}.

In another #small bowl{}, toss sliced jalapeno with juice from 1 lime wedge, a pinch of @salt{}, and @sugar{¼%teaspoon} (to taste; we used ¼ tsp).

Heat a large drizzle of @vegetable oil{4%teaspoon} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes. Add sliced onion and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned and tender, 6-7 minutes. Season with @salt{} and @pepper{}. Turn off heat; remove from pan and set aside.

Heat a drizzle of oil in same #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 2-3 minutes. Stir in chopped jalapeno (to taste) and @Southwest Spice Blend{2%tablespoon}. Cook until fragrant, ~{30%seconds}. Add @ground beef{20%ounce} and cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, ~{4%minutes}. Season with plenty of @salt{} and @pepper{}.

Wrap @flour tortillas{12%unit} in lightly dampened paper towels and microwave on high until warm and soft, ~{30%seconds}. Divide beef, cooked veggies, and @pepper jack cheese{1%cup} between tortillas. Dollop with crema. Tear @cilantro{½%ounce} leaves from stems and scatter over top. Garnish with marinated jalapeno (to taste). Serve with remaining lime wedges on the side.