Quick Sichuan Garlic Beef Tacos
with Pickled Onion & Peanuts
- Peanuts
- Gluten
- Soy
- Wheat
- Eggs
- Fish
- Sesame
- May contain traces of allergens
- Traces of Tree Nuts
- Milk
- Sesame
- Soy
In this fresh and fun Sichuan-inspired dish, we’ve dialed down the chilli but kept the rich garlic and umami flavours for a juicy beef filling that will be a hit with everyone.
Ingredients
½
red onion
1
cucumber
1
carrot
1 packet
roasted peanuts
(Contains: Peanuts; May be present: Tree Nuts, Milk, Sesame, Soy.)
½ head
cos lettuce
1 packet
beef mince
6
mini flour tortillas
(Contains: Gluten, Soy, Wheat; May be present: Milk, Soy.)
1 packet
mayonnaise
(Contains: Eggs;)
1 packet
Sichuan garlic paste
(Contains: Gluten, Soy, Wheat, Fish, Sesame;)
Not included in your delivery
1
olive oil
1.5 tbs
soy sauce
(Contains: Gluten, Soy;)
1.5 tsp
water
¼ cup
rice wine vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Thinly slice red onion (see ingredients). In a small bowl, combine rice wine vinegar and a good pinch of sugar and salt. Scrunch the red onion in your hands, then add to pickling liquid. Add just enough water to cover the onion and stir to coat. Set aside. • Thinly slice cucumber. Grate carrot. Roughly chop roasted peanuts. • Shred cos lettuce (see ingredients).
• In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, Sichuan garlic paste and the water. Set aside. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a medium-high heat. • Cook beef mince, breaking up with a spoon, until browned, 4-5 minutes. Remove pan from heat, then pour in the Sichuan soy mixture. Stir until combined and heated through.
• Microwave mini flour tortillas for 10 second bursts, until warmed through.
• Drain pickled onion. • Build your tacos by spreading some mayonnaise over each tortilla. Top with some cos lettuce, cucumber, grated carrot, Sichuan beef and pickled onion • Sprinkle with peanuts to serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many loved the Sichuan garlic sauce, praising its delicious and unique taste. Some found it a bit sweet or salty.
- Ease of prep: Customers consistently praised how quick, easy, and simple this meal was to prepare, often mentioning it's perfect for busy nights.
- Suggestions: Several suggested using larger tortillas to fit all the fillings. Some recommended adding cheese, avocado, or extra chilli for more flavour.
- Leftovers: Many enjoyed leftovers for lunch the next day, though some found the portions a bit small for dinner.
- Texture: Customers loved the crunch from peanuts and fresh veggies, but some found the mince too oily or fatty.
