Beef Taco Construction

Lean Ground Beef Sirloin simmers in mild Mexican flavours to make this easy family-pleasing recipe. Add some fun by letting the kids assemble their own – just serve the meal as components on a large tray or platter. It means less work for you and more fun for them!
10 Minutes

Category, DifficultyBeginner

Lean Ground Beef Sirloin simmers in mild Mexican flavours to make this easy family-pleasing recipe. Add some fun by letting the kids assemble their own – just serve the meal as components on a large tray or platter. It means less work for you and more fun for them!

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time20 mins
 1 onion, chopped
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
 1 lb (500 g) Lean or Extra Lean Ground Beef Sirloin*
 2 tsp (10 mL) chili powder
 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) seasoned stewed tomatoes
 Salt and pepper
 1 cup (250 mL) shredded lettuce
 ½ cup (125 mL) light sour cream
 ½ cup (125 mL) chunky salsa
 8 taco shells
1

Pan-fry onion and garlic in oil, over medium heat until just softened, about 1 minute. Add beef and pan-fry, breaking up with back of spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain if needed.

2

Add chili powder and tomatoes; simmer to combine flavours, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3

Serve meat mixture along with lettuce, cheese, sour cream, salsa and taco shells as toppings.

Yields: 4 cups (1 L) of cooked beef mixture of tacos, about ½ cup (125 mL) per taco, 2 tacos per person
*Other options: Lean/Extra Lean Ground Round, Lean Ground Chuck, Lean/Extra Lean Ground Beef
Excellent source of iron (34% DV) and zinc (70% DV), 58% DV sodium.

Ingredients

 1 onion, chopped
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
 1 lb (500 g) Lean or Extra Lean Ground Beef Sirloin*
 2 tsp (10 mL) chili powder
 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) seasoned stewed tomatoes
 Salt and pepper
 1 cup (250 mL) shredded lettuce
 ½ cup (125 mL) light sour cream
 ½ cup (125 mL) chunky salsa
 8 taco shells
Beef Taco Construction
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