Heart-Healthy Ground Beef with Taco Seasoning
Transform your weeknight dinner with this **Heart-Healthy Ground Beef with Taco Seasoning**, a flavorful twist on traditional taco meat that’s as good for your palate as it is for your heart. Made with lean ground beef, extra virgin olive oil, and a medley of aromatic spices like smoked paprika, ground cumin, and chili powder, this recipe skips the pre-packaged mixes in favor of fresh, low-sodium ingredients. A splash of lime juice and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro add vibrancy to each bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this wholesome dish is perfect for serving in lettuce wraps, whole grain tortillas, or atop a crisp salad. Whether you're meal-prepping or feeding the family, this nutrient-packed recipe is a delicious way to support a heart-healthy lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic clove, minced
- 0.25 cup low sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 medium lime, juiced
Instructions
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the lean ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until the beef is browned and no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet carefully if needed.
Stir in the low sodium beef broth and tomato paste, mixing well to combine.
Add the chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, smoked paprika, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
Stir the mixture thoroughly, ensuring the spices are evenly distributed throughout the beef.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 more minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh cilantro and lime juice.
Serve the seasoned beef in lettuce wraps, whole grain tortillas, or over a salad for a heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
950 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.8 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 281 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 982 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 97.7 g | 195% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 638 mg | 14% | |
*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.
