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Simply Guacamole
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© Lillys-Table.com Photo of Crispy Beef Tacos
 

Tags: Dairy Free Gluten-Free Low-Glycemic Nut Free

  • Hard
  • Medium
  • Easy

Prep
Difficulty
Easy

25 mins

Time
Estimate
25 mins

Icon Heart Healthy

Gluten
Free?
Yes

Summer

Typical
Season
Summer

Nutrition Info

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Protein

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Carbs

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Fats

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Vegetables

Recipe Detail

Summer

Crispy Beef Tacos

from Crispy Beef Tacos with Curdito & Guacamole, the Week of May 4, 2014.
View the previous or next recipe for this meal.

Beef Tacos in a crunchy shell are a classic American interpretation of Mexican food and despite its seeming inauthenticity there is something fun about the crispy shell cracking as juice drips out the other side. Doll this up with your favorite toppings, but tomatoes, crisp lettuce and shredded cheddar is all I need. Okay, maybe a dollop of sour cream, too.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (high heat)
  • 1 onion, finely minced
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 8 ounces ground beef
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin, ground, more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder, more or less to taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt, more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, more or less, to taste
  • 2 cups lettuce, shredded
  • 1 tomato, cut in chunks
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded, optional
  • 6 taco shells, or soft corn tortillas for a less crispy option

Serving Size: 2 People

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Preparation Instructions

Warm the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in the chopped onions and shredded carrots. Saute until the onions are wilted and translucent. Transfer to a plate.

Reduce the heat to medium. Add the ground beef and garlic. Sear until it is almost cooked through. Sprinkle on the cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Fold in the onions. Cover and keep warm until ready to use.

Fill the crispy taco shells with a layer of the taco beef. Top with the lettuce, tomato and cheese.

Add a squeeze of lime, avocados, salsa, sour crea or any of your favorite Mexican toppings.