Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (93/7 or 96/4)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp homemade spice blend (chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, sea salt)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 8 corn tortillas or crisp lettuce leaves
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep Ingredients – Chop one medium yellow onion, mince three cloves of garlic, and measure your homemade spice blend before turning on the stove.
- Step 2: Brown the Meat – Place a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the lean beef, and break it apart with a wooden spoon until fully browned.
- Step 3: Drain Excess Fat – Carefully tip the skillet and spoon out any excess liquid to keep your tacos light and non-greasy.
- Step 4: Season and Simmer – Stir in the spices along with a quarter cup of low-sodium beef broth, reducing the heat to let the flavors meld for five minutes.
- Step 5: Warm the Shells – Heat corn tortillas or crisp lettuce leaves in a dry skillet for thirty seconds per side until pliable and fragrant.
- Step 6: Assemble – Spoon the savory beef mixture into each shell, ensuring an even distribution of protein across your servings.
- Step 7: Top and Serve – Garnish generously with diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and avocado slices before serving immediately.
Notes
Store leftover seasoned beef in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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