Easy Ground Beef Tacos
10min
15min
1
926
Chef's Note
For extra flavor without adding calories, try adding a dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream boosts the protein while keeping the creamy texture you love in tacos!
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Ingredients
8 oz lean ground beef (93/7)
1 tbsp taco seasoning
2 tbsp water
3 medium corn tortillas
1/2 cup black beans
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
1/2 medium lime
1 spray cooking spray
Instructions
- 1
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray.
- 2
Add 8 oz of lean ground beef to the skillet and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- 3
Drain any excess fat from the pan if necessary.
- 4
Sprinkle 1 tbsp of taco seasoning over the cooked beef and add 2 tbsp of water. Stir to combine and simmer for 2 minutes until the liquid is mostly absorbed.
- 5
While the beef is cooking, rinse and drain 1/2 cup of black beans and warm them in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- 6
Warm the 3 corn tortillas either in the microwave (wrapped in damp paper towels for 30 seconds) or in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side.
- 7
Assemble the tacos by dividing the seasoned beef among the tortillas.
- 8
Top each taco with black beans, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese.
- 9
Serve with 2 tbsp of plain Greek yogurt as a sour cream substitute and squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
926
74g
86g
32g
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