Red Curry Beef Tacos with Coconut Crema
Experience a burst of flavor with these Red Curry Beef Tacos topped with creamy coconut crema. Tender beef simmered in aromatic red curry is wrapped in soft tortillas, creating a perfect balance of spice and richness. These tacos are not just a meal; they’re an unforgettable culinary adventure that brings warmth and excitement to any dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Thai/Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 8 small corn tortillas
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup fresh vegetables (cabbage or avocado), sliced
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked.
- Stir in the red curry paste and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the coconut milk, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet until pliable.
- Assemble each taco by filling tortillas with the beef mixture and topping with fresh vegetables.
- Drizzle with coconut crema and sprinkle with cilantro before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 250g)
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Experiment with proteins such as chicken or tofu for variety. Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of red curry paste used. Make the coconut crema a day in advance for added convenience.