Crispy Beef Cones
The cones are baked to crisp perfection while the spiced beef stays juicy, creating a satisfying contrast in every bite.
Serves: 4-6
Recipe Time: 25 Minutes
Ingredients:
For the beef mixture:
- 500g ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp tomato paste
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers, diced
- 1-2 Serrano peppers
- 2 tbsp oil
To assemble:
- 8 medium tortillas, halved
- 8oz Tillamook Farm style Mozzarella Shredded Cheese
- 1 tsp dried parsley for garnish
- Cooking spray
- Toothpicks
How To Make Crispy Beef Cones
- In a pan, heat oil on medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add chopped onions and garlic.
- Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until the onions become translucent. Then, add and sauté the beef for 2 to 3 minutes until it changes color. Add salt, pepper powder, red chili powder, garlic powder, and red chili flakes.
- Mix well and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the spices are well combined.
- Add the tomato paste and stir until it’s fully incorporated. Then, add the water.
- Cover the pan and stir occasionally until the mixture thickens. This should take about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Once the water has mostly evaporated and the beef is cooked, add the bell peppers and Serrano peppers cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and set it aside.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape each tortilla half into a cone and secure the seam with a toothpick. Lightly spray the outside of each cone with cooking spray.
- Place cones seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake empty cones for 8-10 min until golden and crisp. Fill each cone with the beef filling and cheese. Stand each filled cone upright in a loaf pan, bake the cones for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.