Taco Stuffed Avocados

Taco Stuffed Avocados

Ripe avocado halves filled with warmly spiced ground beef and finished with fresh tomato salsa, cheddar, and sour cream.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: large skillet

  2. Step 2

    Add the onion and cook until softened and lightly golden.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 100.0 gr Onion

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  3. Step 3

    Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano. Stir over medium heat until fragrant.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Chili Powder, 1.0 gr Dried Oregano, 6.0 gr Garlic, 4.0 gr Ground Cumin, 2.0 gr Smoked Paprika

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  4. Step 4

    Add the beef, salt, and black pepper. Cook over medium heat, breaking up the meat, until browned with no pink remaining and the center reaches 71°C.

    Timer: 7 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 4.0 gr Fine Salt, 450.0 gr Ground Beef

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Stir in the tomato paste and water. Simmer over medium heat until the filling is thick and no loose liquid remains.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 gr Tomato Paste, 60.0 ml Water

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Combine the tomato, cilantro, and juice from half the lime in a small mixing bowl.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 4.0 gr Cilantro, 0.5 piece Lime, 120.0 gr Tomato

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, Small Mixing Bowl

  7. Step 7

    Halve and pit the avocados, then arrange the eight halves cut-side up on a serving platter. Squeeze the remaining half lime over the cut surfaces.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 4.0 piece Avocado, 0.5 piece Lime

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, serving platter

  8. Step 8

    Spoon the warm beef filling into the avocado cavities. Top with the tomato mixture, cheddar cheese, and sour cream, then serve immediately.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 80.0 gr Cheddar Cheese, 120.0 ml Sour Cream

    Cookware: serving platter

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: moderate

Cook the ground beef to an internal temperature of 71°C. Use clean utensils for the avocado and toppings, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Risk factors

  • Raw ground beef requires thorough cooking.
  • Cut avocado and dairy toppings should not remain at room temperature for extended periods.
  • Raw meat can cross-contaminate ready-to-eat toppings.

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