Sweet and Savory Pineapple Salsa Beef Tacos with Cilantro Sour Cream

Get ready to elevate your taco night with these sweet and savory pineapple salsa beef tacos. The combination of spiced ground beef, charred green pepper and onion and a bright pineapple salsa creates a flavor explosion in every bite. Topped with a cool dollop of sour cream and fresh cilantro, these tacos are sure to become a new favorite.

This recipe comes together in just one pan, making cleanup a breeze. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve with warm flour tortillas and lime wedges for a complete meal that everyone will love.

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Ingredients

1.5 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Long Green PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 unit Flour TortillasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Tex-Mex PasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Southwest Spice BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce PineappleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all produce. Drain the pineapple, reserving the juice in a small bowl. Roughly chop the pineapple. Halve, peel and thinly slice the onion; mince a few slices until you have 1 tablespoon. Roughly chop the cilantro. Quarter the lime. Halve, core and thinly slice the green pepper into strips.
2. In a second small bowl, combine the chopped pineapple, minced onion, half the cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice to taste. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and green pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and slightly softened, 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium.
4. Add the ground beef and Southwest Spice Blend to the pan with the vegetables. Cook, breaking up the meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Stir in the reserved pineapple juice and Tex-Mex paste; cook until thickened and saucy, 1-2 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining cilantro.
5. While the beef cooks, wrap the tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave until warm and pliable, about 30 seconds.
6. Divide the tortillas between plates and fill with the beef mixture. Top with the pineapple salsa and a dollop of sour cream. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground pork instead of beef?

Yes, ground pork works great in this recipe. Simply substitute an equal amount of ground pork for the beef.

What can I use instead of Tex-Mex paste?

You can substitute 2 tablespoons of tomato paste mixed with 1 teaspoon of chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin.

How do I store leftovers?

Store the beef mixture and salsa separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the beef in a skillet and assemble tacos fresh.