Once again, I am so excited to partner with Laura’s Lean to share some of my favorite ways to quickly elevate a simple dish, and a delicious recipe for Tangerine Garlic Beef Tacos with Spicy Tangerine Cream that will impress any last minute crowd! Although I have been compensated by #LaurasLean, all opinions are my own.
At my house, we LOVE Laura’s Lean beef. It always cooks up nicely with little grease, the texture is great, and flavor is so fresh. It freezes well, too! Using Laura’s Lean is one of the ways we elevate a simple dish for every day, but especially when we have company. Below are all the ways I like to elevate a simple meal to make it something special in no time!
5 WAYS TO ELEVATE A SIMPLE DISH
- Use quality protein / Again, we love Laura’s Lean for this, but if you are tempted to use a cheaper cut of meat to feed a crowd- DON’T! You can use the great flavor and texture to your advantage and do less work when you start with something great.
- Add freshness / Using fresh herbs, citrus, garlic, and other vegetables can amp up the flavors and pack a punch in a plain, one-note recipe to make it something special.
- Season well / Salt everything! Salt is often the thing people skimp on when they are serving a crowd, but I say to season and taste as you go! Just a shake of salt can spruce up a dish.
- Simplify / Sometimes we are all guilty of doing too much and trying to add in too many sides or options. Focus on the main components and make them shine. Cut a few things you won’t be able to perfect within your time frame.
- Make it pretty / We eat with our eyes first! Take the time you gain from simplifying and make a display that is appealing. All white dishes are an easy way to make the meal look bright and uniform.
Tangerine Garlic Beef Tacos & Spicy Tangerine Cream
Ingredients
Tangerine Garlic Beef Tacos
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Laura's Lean Ground Beef
- 1/2 c Diced onion I used yellow, but you can use whichever kind you prefer.
- 1 Juice of tangerine
- 1 tbsp Minced garlic
- 2 tbsp Taco seasoning You can use store bought or make your own.
- 1/4 cup Water
- 8-10 Small taco shells For serving
- Shredded lettuce, cheese, tomato, etc. Optional for serving
Spicy Tangerine Cream
- 1/2 cup Sour cream
- 1 Juice of tangerine
- 1/2 tbsp Cayenne pepper based hot sauce Use more or less to taste
Instructions
Tangerine Garlic Beef Tacos
- Add olive oil to pan and warm on medium heat, then add onion and beef. Cook until ground beef is no longer pink.
- Add in juice of tangerine, garlic, taco seasoning, and water.
- Simmer on low for 5 minutes.
- Spoon into taco shells and add toppings, including the Spicy Tangerine Cream.
Spicy Tangerine Cream
- Combine all ingredients in a small dish.
- Spoon over tacos to finish or use a small sandwich bag with the corner cut off for more precise application.
I hope you all enjoyed my tips to elevate any dinner to that next level! Try this delicious recipe, use Laura’s Lean ground beef, and report back. If you’re anything like our family, we have tacos at least once per week, so it’s always nice to change things up- but keep it simple at the same time!
If you’re interested in another delicious idea for a quick weeknight meal using Laura’s Lean ground beef, check out my recipe for an EASY Beef & Broccoli!
