Saucy Beef Tacos
12
- Prep Time10 min
- Total Time20 min
(Photo: Sian Richards)
Go classic with colourful, beefy tacos tonight. Best served with pico de gallo salsa, tomatillo salsa, a sprinkle of grated mozzarella and a squeeze of lime.
Ingredients
2 tsp canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
500 g lean ground beef
1/4 cup water
1/2 156-mL can tomato paste, about 1/4 cup
1 tbsp DIY taco seasoning
1 tsp granulated sugar
4 corn taco shells or flour tortillas
Instructions
HEAT a large frying pan over medium-high. Add oil, then garlic and onion. Cook until onion is soft, 3 to 4 min. Crumble in beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until meat is no longer pink, 4 to 5 min. Add water, tomato paste, taco seasoning and sugar. Stir until warmed through, 2 to 3 min.
SERVE in tortillas.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 455, Protein 29g, Carbohydrates 33g, Fat 23g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 612mg.
Excellent source of Vitamin B12.
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Tip: Try these tacos with pico de gallo salsa, tomatillo salsa, a sprinkle of grated mozzarella and a squeeze of lime.
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