Picadillo Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Sauce

Official MAGGI®
Picadillo Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Sauce
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
20 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
20 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
20 tacos

Turn ground beef into flavorful Mexican picadillo tacos with Nescafé Clásico seasoning and a drizzle of creamy chipotle sauce. Taco night will never be the same.

Picadillo Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Sauce deliver a fiesta of flavors, perfect for every taco enthusiast. This recipe from Official MAGGI® combines the robust taste of seasoned ground beef with the wholesome touch of MAGGI Granulated Chicken Flavor Bouillon, creating a deeply satisfying filling. The key to these tacos lies in their savory ingredients such as unpeeled, cubed Yukon gold potato, which adds a delightful texture to each bite.

Topping these tacos is a luscious, creamy chipotle sauce made irresistibly rich with NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Fat Free Milk. The sauce's smooth consistency complements the grounded beef, enhancing the overall taste. The subtle hint of NESCAFÉ CLÁSICO 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules imbues the dish with an unexpected depth of flavor.

Perfect for a quick & easy dinner or a memorable meal for festivities such as Cinco de Mayo, these tacos are as straightforward to prepare as they are delicious. Suitable for cooks of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced chefs, Picadillo Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Sauce will turn any "Dinner" or "Lunch" into a celebration of traditional Mexican cuisine.

Ingredients

Make It

Step 1

Place yogurt, evaporated milk, lime juice, chipotle chile, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon bouillon in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Pour into a serving bowl and set aside.

Step 2

Combine remaining 1 tablespoon bouillon, coffee granules and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef; cook, stirring frequently, for about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add onion, potato and bouillon/coffee mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add tomato, poblano chile and cilantro. Stir; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 5

Spoon ¼ cup beef mixture on a warm corn tortilla. Top with chipotle sauce and lettuce. Refrigerate any remaining sauce.

Tip:

Substitute tortillas with lettuce leaves for lettuce wraps.

Ingredients

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