LIGHTER BEEF TACOS

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These soft tacos use lean ground sirloin and low-fat corn tortillas as sensible substitutions. Skip the sour cream and guacamole -- opt for a fiery salsa instead.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon vegetable oil, such as safflower
1 large onion, chopped
2 bell peppers (ribs and seeds removed), chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound ground beef sirloin
12 soft corn tortillas (6-inch)
Store-bought salsa and shredded iceberg lettuce, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion and bell peppers; cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1 cup water; cook until water has evaporated and vegetables are softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add beef. Cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Season taco filling with salt and pepper. To serve, spoon filling onto tortillas, top with salsa and lettuce, and fold to enclose.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 23 g

Nakiranda Shadiah
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I love that this recipe uses lean ground beef. It makes the tacos a healthier option without sacrificing any flavor.


Halima Sheikh
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These tacos are a great way to use up leftover lean ground beef.


Amanda Wilson
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I'm not a big fan of tacos, but these were actually really good. The lean ground beef made them a healthier option, and the flavor was amazing.


Nkululeko Ndlovu
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These tacos are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The lean ground beef makes them a healthier option, and the toppings are all packed with nutrients.


Savannah Cecala
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I love the flavor of these tacos. The lean ground beef makes them a healthier option, but they're still just as delicious.


Ghulam Mahdi
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These tacos are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family.


Becca Wahab
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I made these tacos for my friends last week and they loved them! The lean ground beef made them a healthier option, and the flavor was amazing.


Mohamed Abdirahman Addow
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These tacos are a great way to use up leftover lean ground beef. They're quick and easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Jani Bozdar
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I wasn't sure how the tacos would turn out with lean ground beef, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were just as flavorful and satisfying as tacos made with regular ground beef.


Tanaka Thandie
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I love that this recipe uses lean ground beef, it makes the tacos a healthier option without sacrificing any flavor.


Michelle Sikota
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These tacos were a hit with my family! They were so flavorful and juicy, and the lean ground beef made them a healthier option. I will definitely be making these again.