Tico Tacos with Pineapple Salsa (Tacos Ticos con Salsa de Piña)
Tacos Ticos con Salsa de Piña, or Tico Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, is a popular dish in Costa Rican cuisine. These flavorful tacos are filled with seasoned meat and topped with a refreshing pineapple salsa, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet or in the oven until soft and pliable.
- In a bowl, combine the diced pineapple, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt to make the pineapple salsa.
- Assemble the tacos by filling each tortilla with the seasoned beef mixture and topping with the pineapple salsa.
- Serve the Tacos Ticos with Pineapple Salsa and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
Skillet Knife Cutting board Bowl
Tools
Skillet Oven (optional)
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve the Tacos Ticos with Pineapple Salsa with a side of black beans and rice for a complete Costa Rican meal.
Tips & tricks
Tips: For a spicier salsa, leave the seeds in the jalapeño or add a dash of hot sauce.
Cost
$15