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Ground Beef Street Tacos

From the sizzle of the beef to the zesty flavor of fresh toppings, these tacos are a mouthwatering dinner you won't want to miss.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 469kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 14.5oz Can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles
  • Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
  • 3 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
  • 12 Small Corn Tortillas
  • Shredded Lettuce
  • Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Salt
  • Optional toppings shredded cheese, salsa, guacamole, sour cream

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the lean ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  • Cook the beef, stirring occasionally, until it's browned and cooked through.
  • Strain the meat to remove excess grease.
  • Add the diced tomatoes and taco seasoning. (You may need to add a bit of water as well, if it seems dry)
  • Simmer for a few moments until heated through.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.

Prepare Shredded Lettuce:

  • In a separate bowl, toss shredded lettuce with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice and salt.

Warm the Tortillas:

  • While the beef is cooking, warm the tortillas. You can do this by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving them for about 20-30 seconds. Alternatively, you can heat them on a dry skillet for about 10-15 seconds per side.

Assemble the Tacos:

  • Spoon a generous portion of the seasoned and cooked beef onto each tortilla.

Add Lettuce and Toppings:

  • Top the beef with a handful of the prepared shredded lettuce.
  • Add any other desired toppings such as shredded cheese, salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Notes

For Trim Healthy Mamas, you can enjoy two of these street tacos on corn tortillas for a Trim Healthy Mama E Fuel. (You'll want to rinse your lean beef to remove as much excess fat as possible.) To avoid a XO, keep toppings low-fat.
Or, use Wonder Wraps or lettuce wraps for a lower-carb option.

Nutrition

Serving: 3Tacos | Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 16g | Fiber: 37g