Heart-Healthy Classic Ground Beef Tacos
Satisfy your taco cravings with a nutritious twist in these Heart-Healthy Classic Ground Beef Tacos! Crafted with extra-lean ground beef and seasoned with a fragrant blend of chili powder, cumin, and oregano, this recipe delivers bold, savory flavors without compromising your health goals. Low-sodium beef broth and tomato paste create a perfectly balanced sauce, while fresh toppings like shredded romaine lettuce, creamy avocado slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, and vibrant cilantro add layers of texture and color. Served in wholesome whole-wheat tortillas, these tacos are a guilt-free delight and ready in just 35 minutes! Perfect for a quick and wholesome dinner, this recipe makes eating healthy easy and absolutely delicious. Keywords: heart-healthy ground beef tacos, healthy taco recipe, lean beef tacos, quick healthy dinner ideas, whole-wheat tortillas tacos.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound extra-lean ground beef (95% lean)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 whole-wheat tortillas
- 1 small head of romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until the onions are translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the extra-lean ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a spatula or wooden spoon as it cooks, for about 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink.
Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, and oregano over the beef and stir to coat.
Add the low-sodium beef broth and tomato paste, stirring until the paste is fully incorporated. Simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Season with salt and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
Warm the whole-wheat tortillas according to package instructions.
To assemble the tacos, fill each tortilla with a portion of the ground beef mixture. Top with shredded romaine lettuce, slices of avocado, cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
Serve with lime wedges on the side for an added burst of fresh flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2173 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.3 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 318 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 3369 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.1 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.4 g | 184% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.7 g | ||
| Protein | 144.8 g | 290% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 573 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 32.0 mg | 178% | |
| Potassium | 4656 mg | 99% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
