Prep Time:5 mins
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Beef tacos with chilli sauce
Cooking Time:20 mins
Serves:4 Adults
Cost:Medium
Although they might look like finger food, tacos make for a hearty, filling meal. A leaner version can be made with turkey mince.
Ingredients
- 8 taco shells
- 340 g lean (5%) minced beef (or turkey mince)
- ½ tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 1 medium-sized onion (about 150 g), finely chopped
- 2 large cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons of mild chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon of cumin
- ½ teaspoon of paprika
- 65 g of Mexican salsa or 1 small tomato finely diced
- Juice from ½ a lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the toppings:
- 30g / 1 oz. of Iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1 large tomato (about 120 g), finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons of low-fat, natural yogurt
- 30g of low-fat cheddar cheese, grated
- ½ ripe avocado (about 75 g), sliced
- ½ a 400 g tin of chopped black olives (optional)
- 2 scallions (about 20g), chopped
Method
- Heat the oil in a frying pan
- Add the mince and brown, then add the onion and garlic. Continue cooking for a few minutes, stirring occasionally
- 3. Add the chilli, paprika, cumin, salsa, lime, salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Heat the taco shells according to the instructions on the packet
- Place a small amount of lettuce in the base of the shell and spoon the mince onto it
- Add any or all of the toppings according to taste
What you will need
- Chopping board
- Chopping knife
- Frying pan
- Wooden spoon
Serving suggestions
Serve with light and crispy salad or a side serving of Spanish rice and refried beans
"Minced beef can contain the dangerous E. coli bacteria, so make sure you cook it thoroughly and there are no pink areas"
