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Beef barbacoa-style tacos

Mexican & Caribbean150 mins£1.38 a portionFreezes well

Ingredients

Serves 4
  • Diced beef (for stewing)400g
  • Brown onions150g
  • Garlic (4 bulbs, approx 40 cloves)3
  • Ground cuminstore cupboard5g
  • Mild chilli powderstore cupboard3g
  • Chopped tomatoes (400g tin)1
  • Stock cubes (12 pack)1
  • Plain tortilla wraps (8 pack)8
  • Savoy / white cabbage¼
  • Greek-style natural yoghurt100g

Plus salt and pepper. About £5.50 for the amounts used.

Method

  1. 1

    Brown 400g diced beef in a little oil, then add 1 chopped onion, 3 crushed garlic cloves, 1 tsp cumin and ½ tsp chilli powder for 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add 1 tin chopped tomatoes and 1 stock cube dissolved in 300ml boiling water. Cover and simmer gently for 2 hours until the beef falls apart.

  3. 3

    Shred the beef with two forks and simmer uncovered until the sauce is thick.

  4. 4

    Warm the 8 wraps and fill with the beef, shredded cabbage and the 100g yoghurt.

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