Patch to Plate: Briarpatch Farm Angus Beef Street Tacos

Simple ingredients but with bold flavor! That is what makes street tacos a family favorite! This month’s Patch to Plate recipe features Briarpatch Farm Angus Beef, bringing fresh, locally raised beef to a quick weeknight meal that’s packed with flavor. Inspired by the simplicity off authentic street tacos, this recipe lets the quality of the beef shine with fresh toppings and warm corn tortillas.

Ingredients List:

For the Beef:

• 1 1/4 lbs Briarpatch Farm Angus Ground Beef

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• 1 small yellow onion, diced

• 2 teaspoons chili powder

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• ½ teaspoon ground cumin

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

• Juice of ½ fresh lime

For Serving:

• 12 small corn tortillas

• 1 white onion, finely diced

• Fresh cilantro, chopped

• Lime wedges

• Salsa verde, pico de gallo, or hot sauce

Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, cotija cheese, diced avocado, or radishes.

Instructions:

1. Heat Olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat

2. Add the chopped Briarpatch Farm Permium Angus Ground Beef and diced yellow onion. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and fully cooked, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.

3. Stir in the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the beef is evenly coated with the seasonings. Finish with a squeeze of lime juice.

4. While the beef cooks, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side until soft with lightly toasted edges.

5. Fill each tortilla with the seasoned Angus beef and top with diced white onion, fresh cilantro, and your favorite salsa. Finish with a squeeze of lime for a fresh flavor.

Patch to Plate Tip:

The best street tacos keep it simple. Fresh cilantro, diced onions, and a squeeze of lime let the rich flavor of Briarpatch Farm Angus Beef take center stage. Pair with grilled street corn or fresh watermelon.

This Patch to Plate recipe is inspired by Simple Scratch Easy Beef Street Tacos. We’ve adapted it to reflect our farm, our Black Angus Farm Beef, and the way we gather around the table at Briarpatch Farms.