Healthy Ground Beef Tacos
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
297 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Healthy Ground Beef Tacos
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Healthy Tacos are made with a mix of lean ground beef and lentils, but you'd never know just by tasting them! They are budget-friendly, with extra fiber and nutrients in each bite.
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Ingredients
Taco Meat
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt , plus more to taste
- 1 (15 oz.) can lentils , drained and rinsed
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
For Serving
- 8 tortillas
- chopped romaine lettuce
- salsa, guacamole, and any other toppings
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and 1 teaspoon of salt. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat, and stir often, until the meat is browned with no pink remaining, about 5 minutes.
- As soon as the meat is browned, add in the drained lentils, cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Stir well, for about 3 to 5 more minutes, until the lentils aren't visible, and the mixture looks simply like ground beef. Taste and adjust any seasoning. (I usually add an extra ¼ teaspoon of salt.)
- Serve the taco meat warm, tucked into your favorite tortillas, and pile on the toppings for an easy weeknight meal. You can also serve this over a bed of lettuce for a taco salad, or over nachos, or in a quesadilla. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Nutrition information is for 1 of 8 servings, assuming you divide this mixture between 8 taco shells and use extra-lean ground beef. This information is automatically calculated, and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
- Feel free to use any other ground meat you like for this recipe, such as ground turkey or chicken.
- If you need to cook your lentils from scratch (which is even more budget friendly!), be sure to see the FAQ section in this post for tips.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
297kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
553mg
(23%)
Potassium
582mg
(17%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
53IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 553mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 582mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 53IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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