Beef Tacos with Guacamole

Name: Beef Tacos with Guacamole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.25 pound ground beef (85% lean); 1 yellow onion (finely diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 2 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.5 cup beef broth; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 18 hard taco shells; 1 cup salsa; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 3 avocados (ripe, for guacamole); 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped, for guacamole); 2 tablespoon lime juice (for guacamole)

Flavorful seasoned ground beef served in crunchy taco shells with fresh salsa and creamy guacamole, offering a customizable and quick-to-assemble Mexican dinner.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 7
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.59/serving

Dietary

Halal
Soy-Free
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1.25 pound ground beef (85% lean)
1 yellow onion (finely diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
2 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
18 hard taco shells
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded lettuce
3 avocados (ripe, for guacamole)
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped, for guacamole)
2 tablespoon lime juice (for guacamole)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/4 pounds ground beef and 1 finely diced yellow onion. Cook, breaking up the beef, until browned and onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in 1/2 cup beef broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the liquid has mostly absorbed and the beef is well coated. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
While the beef cooks, prepare the guacamole: Mash 3 ripe avocados in a bowl with a fork. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Season with salt to taste.
Warm the 18 hard taco shells according to package instructions (e.g., in the oven for a few minutes or microwave). Serve the seasoned beef in the warmed taco shells with salsa, shredded lettuce, and guacamole.

Notes

To make prep even faster, you can use pre-minced garlic and pre-made guacamole, just ensure they are soy-free. Offer different toppings like fresh pico de gallo or pickled red onions.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 524
Protein: 17.9 g
Carbohydrates: 33.2 g
Fat: 37.7 g
Fiber: 7.3 g
Sodium: 995 mg
Saturated Fat: 11.4 g
Sugar: 2.6 g
Cholesterol: 57 mg