Low-Carb "Tacos"

Low-Carb "Tacos"

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

521
Calories
35g
Fat
16g
Carbs
35g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 521
% Daily Value *
Total Fat35g 45%
Saturated Fat13g 63%
Cholesterol115mg 38%
Sodium1062mg 46%
Total Carbohydrate16g 6%
Dietary Fiber5g 18%
Total Sugars5g
Protein35g
Vitamin C14mg 68%
Calcium125mg 10%
Iron4mg 21%
Potassium843mg 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.

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