Ground Beef Tacos

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 fresh green chile, very finely chopped
  • 18 ounces ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 lime, juice of
  • chopped fresh cilantro (a small handful)
  • 6 -12 flour tortillas, warmed
  • To Serve
  • grated cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack)
  • crisp lettuce, thinly sliced
  • guacamole

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a frying pan set over med-high heat.
  2. Add the onion, cumin, red pepper flakes, and oregano; cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often, until aromatic.
  3. Add the garlic and fresh chili and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add the beef and salt, mix to combine and break up the beef.
  5. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well browned.
  6. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  7. Add the lime juice and cilantro; stir well.
  8. To serve-put a generous helping of beef in the middle of each tortilla.
  9. Top with grated cheese, lettuce, and spoonfuls of guacamole and pico de gallo.
  10. Serve immediately with extra pico de gallo on the side.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

829 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 30.5g 61% DV
Total Fat 47.4g 61% DV
Carbs 85g 31% DV
Fiber 18.8g 67% DV
Sugar 8g 16% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10622.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 2174mg 46% DV
Cholesterol 63.3mg 21% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 444.5mcg 49% DV
Vitamin C 178.2mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 1180mg 91% DV
Iron 39.5mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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