Low-Carb "Tacos"

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This is a great low-carb alternative to your standard homemade tacos. I love Mexican food and wasn't willing to part with tacos after starting my low-carb diet. This always satisfies my craving.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef

  • 1 onion, diced

  • ½ (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers

  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

  • 2 cups shredded lettuce

  • 1 tomato, chopped

  • ½ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

  • ¼ cup salsa

  • ¼ cup low-fat sour cream

  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced

Directions

  1. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and jalapeno peppers together in a skillet over medium-high heat until meat is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir taco seasoning into meat mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.

  2. Stir meat mixture, shredded lettuce, tomato, Cheddar cheese, salsa, and sour cream together in a large bowl. Divide taco mixture among 4 bowls and top each with avocado slices.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

521 Calories
35g Fat
16g Carbs
35g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 521
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g 45%
Saturated Fat 13g 63%
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 1062mg 46%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 35g 70%
Vitamin C 14mg 15%
Calcium 125mg 10%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 843mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.