Sichuan Garlic Beef Tacos
with Pickled Onion & Peanuts
- Peanuts
- Gluten
- Soy
- Sesame
- Gluten(Wheat)
- Eggs
- May contain traces of allergens
- Traces of Tree Nuts
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Milk
- Soy
If you love bold flavours and Asian cuisines, you’ll love food from the Sichuan province in China! While traditional Sichuan cooking usually has a lot of spice, we’ve dialed down the chilli but kept the tasty garlic and umami flavours for an easy-to-eat sauce that will appeal to everyone. And for an unauthentic but totally fun twist, use the flavoursome combination in quick tacos for a moreish and addictive meal!
Ingredients
½ unit
onion
1 unit
cucumber
1 unit
carrot
1 sachet
roasted peanuts
(Contains: Peanuts; May be present: Tree Nuts, Gluten, Sesame, Milk, Soy)
½ bag
cos lettuce
1 packet
Sichuan garlic paste
(Contains: Soy, Sesame; )
1 packet
beef mince
6 unit
Mini Flour Tortillas
(Contains: Gluten(Wheat); )
1 packet
garlic aioli
(Contains: Soy, Eggs; )
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
¼ cup
rice wine vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
¼ cup
water (for the pickle)
1.5 tbs
soy sauce
(Contains: Gluten, Soy; )
1.5 tsp
water (for the sauce)
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Thinly slice the red onion (see ingredients list). In a small bowl, combine the rice wine vinegar, water (for the pickle) and a good pinch of sugar and salt. Scrunch the onion in your hands, then add to the pickling liquid and stir to coat. Set aside until serving.
TIP: Stir the onion occasionally so it stays submerged.
Thinly slice the cucumber into batons. Grate the carrot (unpeeled). Roughly chop the roasted peanuts. Shred the cos lettuce (see ingredients list).
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, Sichuan garlic paste and water (for the sauce). Set aside.
In a medium frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a medium-high heat. Add the beef mince and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the Sichuan-soy mixture and cook, stirring, until heated through.
Heat the mini flour tortillas in a sandwich press or on a plate in the microwave for 10 second bursts, until warmed through.
Drain the pickled onion. Bring everything to the table to serve. Build your tacos by spreading some garlic aioli over a tortilla. Top with some cos lettuce, cucumber, carrot, Sichuan beef and pickled onion. Sprinkle over the peanuts.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many loved the bold, tasty Sichuan-garlic beef; some found it overpowering or wanted more spice.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to make, with simple instructions even kids could follow.
- Suggestions: Consider pan-frying tortillas with olive oil for better warmth; some prefer beef strips over mince.
- Portions: Several mentioned wanting more mince or larger portions to feel satisfied.
- Pickled onion: The pickled onion was a hit for many; try soaking longer for stronger flavour.
