Chilli Tacos
Chilli tacos are a Tex-Mex main course where spiced minced meat simmers in a rich tomato sauce, served in crisp taco shells. The Thermomix TM7 chops the onions and garlic, sautés with olive oil and simmers everything hands-free with tinned tomatoes and turmeric for deep, concentrated flavour.
About this recipe
Chilli tacos Thermomix TM7 bring a Tex-Mex classic to your table as a quick weeknight dinner without hovering at the hob. Searching for taco recipes made in an all-in-one kitchen machine usually ends here: this version builds a deeply flavoured chilli from onions, garlic cloves and olive oil, sautéed until fragrant, then simmered with tinned chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, a pinch of sugar, sea salt, a bay leaf and ground turmeric. The TM7 takes over the stirring, letting the sauce reduce gently while you warm the taco shells and lay out toppings. What makes this recipe work so well is the contrast between the thick, spiced chilli and the crisp shells, plus the hands-free simmering that develops a slow-cooked depth in a fraction of the usual time. Ideal for casual family meals, student dinners or a build-your-own taco night with friends.
Preparation tips
- For a thicker chilli, remove the measuring cup from the mixing bowl lid during the final simmering so excess moisture evaporates and the tomato sauce clings to the minced meat instead of soaking through the taco shells.
- Taste the chilli before filling the tacos and adjust the seasoning: a squeeze of lime or a pinch of extra sugar balances the acidity of the tinned tomatoes beautifully against the warmth of the turmeric.
- Serve the chilli in a bowl in the middle of the table with warmed taco shells, grated cheese, sour cream and sliced spring onions so everyone builds their own, which children especially love.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian variation: replace the minced meat with a mix of finely chopped courgette, red kidney beans and sweetcorn, simmering them in the same tomato and turmeric sauce for a hearty plant-based taco filling.
- Festive variation: swap the taco shells for soft tortillas and add grilled pepper strips, fresh coriander and a dollop of guacamole for a colourful Mexican-inspired spread at birthdays or casual celebrations.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precision weighing - The Thermomix weighs the minced meat and tinned tomatoes directly in the bowl, adding each ingredient to the gram without extra scales. [Weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Quick chopping - The TM7 chops the onions and garlic cloves uniformly fine in seconds, releasing their aromas without tears. [Chopping]. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle heating - Precise temperature control of the Thermomix sautés the onions in olive oil until translucent without any burning. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Hands-free simmering - The TM7 stirs the tomato sauce with purée and turmeric automatically, developing rich chilli flavour unattended. [Mixing]. [Hands-Free]
- Integrated grating - The Thermomix grates the cheese for the taco topping evenly, so it melts quickly over the warm chilli. [Grating]. [Built-in Scale]
Ingredients
- garlic cloves
- onions
- olive oil
- tinned chopped tomatoes
- tomato purée
- sugar
- fine sea salt
- dried bay leaf
- ground turmeric
- sweet paprika