BEEF CHAPATIS (AFRICAN VERSION OF TACOS)

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This is an African version of beef tacos. Recipe courstesy of chef Keith Famie. I've added some optional ingredients for topping these tacos that aren't true to the African way, but might be tasty! P.S. I can never seem to find red chilies in our markets, so I sub jalapenos.

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more if needed)
1 cup water
salt, a pinch
4 tablespoons olive oil, -divided
all-purpose flour, for dusting
1/2 cup white onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small red chilies, minced (can sub jalapenos. ribs and seeds removed)
1 lb ground beef
salt and black pepper, to taste
shredded lettuce
chopped tomato
shredded cheese
sour cream

Steps:

  • Chapatis:.
  • In a mixing bowl, use your hands to combine the flour, water, salt and 2 T of the olive oil. Mix until well combined and a sticky dough forms. (You may need to fine tune this to get the right consistency for kneading without sticking, by adding more flour. If the dough is too stiff then add a bit more water) Remove the dough from the bowl and place it on a floured surface. Knead the dough for about 3 to 5 minutes. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Return the dough to the floured work surface and roll it into 4 six-inch circles/discs.
  • Put the remaining 2 T of olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat and make sure to get really hot before adding the chapatis, or the chapatis will soak up the oil instead of browning properly. Put one or two chapatis into the hot pan (depending on the size of your pan) and brown both sides of the chapatis. Remove from pan and keep warm and do the other two (you may need to add a bit more oil to the pan.). I also like to lightly salt the cooked chapatis.
  • Filling:.
  • In a hot saute pan over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until the onion gets translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the chiles and saute for 1 minute. Add the ground beef and continue to saute until the meat is completely cooked - approximately 10 minutes.
  • Season the filling with salt and pepper and serve on a piece of chapati. Add toppings if desired.

Grant Starnes
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I'm not a big fan of beef, but I really enjoyed these beef chapatis. The filling was flavorful and the chapatis were soft and fluffy.


Md Shawn
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These beef chapatis were easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Liza Akter
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The beef chapatis were delicious!


Jilan Hendrex
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These chapatis were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still very good. The filling was flavorful and the chapatis were soft and fluffy.


Monaim islam Farhan
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I'm not usually a fan of chapatis, but these beef chapatis were really good. The filling was flavorful and the chapatis were soft and chewy.


Tonmoy Arfin
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These beef chapatis were a great way to use up some leftover beef. The filling was flavorful and the chapatis were soft and fluffy. My family loved them!


Judah Kimwele
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed these beef chapatis. The filling was well-seasoned and the chapatis were perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ali Lalika
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These chapatis were delicious! The beef filling was moist and flavorful, and the chapatis themselves were soft and chewy. I will definitely be making these again.


Trina Smith
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I loved the unique flavor of these beef chapatis. The combination of spices and herbs was perfect. I would definitely make these again.


Robert Danilo Tecson
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These chapatis were a bit too dry for my taste, but the filling was flavorful. I would recommend adding a bit more liquid to the dough.


Capitle_Creed Capitle_Creed
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I'm not a big fan of beef, but I really enjoyed these beef chapatis. The filling was flavorful and the chapatis were soft and fluffy.


Tsering Dhawa
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These beef chapatis were easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sanaa Alrehawi
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The beef chapatis were delicious!


Bd Mafii
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These chapatis were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still very good. The filling was flavorful and the chapatis were soft and fluffy.


SDM SHORIF SORKAR
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I'm not usually a fan of chapatis, but these beef chapatis were really good. The filling was flavorful and the chapatis were soft and chewy.


Mr Maizy
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These beef chapatis were a great way to use up some leftover beef. The filling was flavorful and the chapatis were soft and fluffy. My family loved them!


Christian Cordero
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed these beef chapatis. The filling was well-seasoned and the chapatis were perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


TaHsan TaRif
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These chapatis were delicious! The beef filling was moist and flavorful, and the chapatis themselves were soft and chewy. I will definitely be making these again.


i4m Saywan
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I love the unique flavor of these beef chapatis. The combination of spices and herbs is perfect. I also appreciate that the recipe is easy to follow.


DARLENE GOMEZ
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These beef chapatis were a hit with my family! The filling was flavorful and delicious, and the chapatis were soft and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.