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Ground Beef Tacos – healthier option of your favourite tacos

Ground Beef Tacos

Ground Beef Tacos served in corn tortillas and garnished with fresh and colorful veggie toppings that make this meal not just healthier but more appetizing. Best choice for your next taco dinner!
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Main Dish, Supper
Servings 4 people
Calories 417 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp. 7g olive oil
  • 1 medium 95 g yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 lb 455 g extra lean ground beef
  • 1 tsp. chili flakes or powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup 95 g tomato sauce
  • 1 cup 150 g bean mix, drained and rinsed
  • For Serving
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 medium red onion chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper chopped
  • 1-2 jalapeno pepper sliced
  • 1 avocado chopped or sliced
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 lime juice only

Instructions
 

  • In a large non-stick skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté for about 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
  • Add the ground beef and brown, stirring occasionally until no longer pink.
  • Sprinkle with chili flakes (or powder), garlic powder, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Stir in the tomato sauce and drained beans and cook for another 5 – 6 minutes until the mixture thickens.
  • Heat up the tortillas. Spread them out on a baking sheet and place in the preheated oven for 1 to 2 minutes just until hot. Remove to a plate and cover with foil to keep them warm.
  • Serving:
  • Fill each tortilla with the beef. Serve with chopped red onion, bell pepper, avocado, jalapeno slices, and salsa. Top with some Greek yogurt if you desire and squeeze fresh lime juice.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

How Many Calories in Beef Tacos
Calories (per 100 g, beef filling): 176 cal Calories (per 1 serve, 2 tacos ): 417 cal
Fat: 6.8 g Fat: 15.1 g
Carbohydrates: 8.4 g Carbohydrates: 38.4 g
Protein: 19.4 g Protein: 32.3 g