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Mexican Tacos
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 16 min
Servings: 4
- 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
- 9 oz. Lean Ground Beef | Lean Ground Turkey
- 2 Garlic Cloves, crushed
- 1 tsp. Cumin, ground
- 1 tsp. Chili Powder
- 8 Taco Shells
- 1/2 Head of Iceberg Lettuce, shredded
- 1 Onions, thinly sliced
- 2 Red Tomatoes, chopped in chunks
- 1 Avocados, stoned (pitted) and sliced
- 4 tbsp. Sour Cream
- 1 c. Crumbled Queso Blanco | Crumbled Anjeado Cheese | Grated Chedder Cheese | Grated Monterey Jack Cheese
- 1/4 tsp. Salt & Black Pepper
- Heat the oil in a frying pan. Add the meat, with the garlic and spices, and brown over a medium heat, stirring frequently to break up any lumps. Season, cook for 5 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, warm the taco shells according to the instructions on the packet. Do not let them get too crisp. Spoon the lettuce, onion, tomatoes and avocado slices into the taco shells. Top with sour cream followed by the minced beef or turkey mixture.
- Sprinkle the crumbled or grated cheese into the tacos and serve immediately. Tacos are eaten with the fingers, so have plenty of paper napkins to hand.
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Avocados
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Grams Per Measure: 201
Grams Per Cup: 201
Grams Per Serving: 201
Nutrients: Calories, Potassium, Sodium
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Category: Fruits
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Chili Powder
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Grams Per Measure: 7.5
Grams Per Cup: 120
Grams Per Serving: 7.5
Nutrients: Calories, Carotenoids, Retinol, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Vitamin B9 (Folate), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol), Vitamin K (Phylloquinone, Menadione), Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Choline, Betaine
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Category: None
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Is Alternative Of: Curry Powder | Chili Powder
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Crumbled Queso Blanco | Crumbled Anjeado Cheese | Grated Chedder Cheese | Grated Monterey Jack Cheese
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Grams Per Measure: 112
Grams Per Cup: 112
Grams Per Serving: 28
Nutrients: Calories
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Category: Vegetables, Baked Goods
Alternatives: Shredded Chedder Cheese
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Cumin
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Grams Per Measure: 28
Grams Per Cup: 144
Grams Per Serving: 9
Nutrients: Calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B9 (Folate), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol), Vitamin K (Phylloquinone, Menadione), Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Choline
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Garlic Cloves
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Grams Per Serving: 4
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Head of Iceberg Lettuce
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Lean Ground Beef | Lean Ground Turkey
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Grams Per Cup: 240
Grams Per Serving: 28
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Alternatives: 90% Lean Ground Beef, 90% Lean Ground Turkey
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Olive Oil
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Grams Per Measure: 28
Grams Per Cup: 224
Grams Per Serving: 14
Nutrients: Calories, Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol), Vitamin K (Phylloquinone, Menadione), Calcium, Potassium, Sodium, Iron
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Category: Oils
Alternatives: Avocado Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Is Alternative Of: Avocado Oil, Italian Salad Dressing, Avocado Oil | Olive Oil, Olive Oil | Ghee
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Onions
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Alternatives: Yellow Onions, Red Onions, Green Onions (Scallions), White Onions, Spring Onions
Is Alternative Of: Shallot | Small Onion
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Red Tomatoes
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Grams Per Serving: 111
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Salt & Black Pepper
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Grams Per Cup: 96
Grams Per Serving: 6
Nutrients: Calories, Calcium, Potassium, Sodium, Iron
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Alternatives: Salt & White Pepper
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Sour Cream
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Grams Per Measure: 230
Grams Per Cup: 240
Grams Per Serving: 230
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Taco Shells
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Grams Per Serving: 152
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