Healthy Beef Tacos Recipes

HEALTHY BEEF TACOS

Steps:

• Cook ground beef on med low in cast iron pan, add chopped onions and garlic and stir.
• Stir in sea salt and black pepper and let cook through.
• Add green pepper sliced thinly.
• Stir in the rest of the seasoning, then add 1 tbsp of broth or water and simmer for 10 minutes on low.
• Use a non stick frying pan turn on to medium heat. place tortilla (I use frozen brown rice wraps) and let warm up for about 30-60 seconds, flip over and quickly sprinkle about a tbsp shredded cheese and then spoon ground beef mixture on top. Fold wrap in half and press down with spatula for a second, then remove from pan. Top with 1 tbsp plain yogurt(I use greek), salsa (I use organic), two small slices of avocado, and cilantro.
• You can also substitute beef for ground chicken or turkey.

NEXT LEVEL MINCED BEEF TACOS

Steps:

• First, make the spice mix. Toast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds and peppercorns in a small, dry frying pan, then tip into a spice grinder or use a pestle and mortar to crush to a rough powder. Add the remaining spice mix ingredients, except the cornflour, then grind again. Stir through the cornflour and a pinch of salt. The spice mix will keep in an airtight jar for up to one month.
• For the pickled onions, toss the onions with the lime juice and a pinch of salt in a medium glass bowl, then set aside to soften.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium-low heat, and crumble in the mince. Cook for 15-20 mins. At first, it will release some liquid, but once that has bubbled away, the mince will sizzle in its own fat and start to brown and crisp. At this point, stir or toss the mince with a wooden spoon so it browns and caramelises all over. When the mince is well toasted, sprinkle over half the spice mix and continue to cook for 2 mins. Pour over the beef stock and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook gently for 10 mins until the beef has absorbed most of the stock, and is in a rich, thick gravy. Taste for seasoning.
• To assemble the tacos, toast the tortillas in a hot, dry frying pan, or over a flame until lightly blistered. Transfer to a serving plate and spoon the mince into a bowl, then serve the other ingredients in separate bowls, so everyone can assemble their own. Alternatively, spoon the mince into the tortillas, then top with the avocado, tomato, cheese (if using), pickled onions and crushed tortilla chips, if using. Serve the lime wedges on the side for squeezing over.

LIGHTER BEEF TACOS

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.

WW HEALTHY BEEF-AND-BEAN TACOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the taco shells on a baking sheet and warm them in the oven, about 8 miuntes; keep warm.
• Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Swirl in the oil, then add the beef, onion, garlic, and seasoning mix.
• Cook, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 8 minutes.
• Stir in the water.
• Cook, until the liquid has evaporated, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in the beans and heat through.
• Spoon about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture into each taco.
• Top each with the lettuce, tomato, olives, onion, and sour cream.