Description
Easy homemade minced meat tacos packed with flavor and protein. Perfect for healthy weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef (90% or 95%)
1/2 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated zucchini
1/4 cup grated carrot
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
8 corn tortillas
Toppings: chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, Greek yogurt, shredded lettuce
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in garlic, cook another 30 seconds.
4. Add minced beef and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned.
5. Mix in zucchini, carrot, and all seasonings. Stir and cook until vegetables are soft and meat is fully cooked.
6. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
7. Spoon meat mixture into tortillas.
8. Top with desired toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
You can substitute beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
For extra fiber, mix in 1/4 cup cooked lentils to stretch the protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 75mg