Low Fat Classic Ground Beef and Cheese Tacos
Elevate your Taco Tuesday with these delicious and guilt-free Low Fat Classic Ground Beef and Cheese Tacos! Made with lean ground beef and seasoned to perfection with chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, this recipe offers all the bold flavors of traditional tacos while keeping things light and healthy. Each taco is nestled in a warm corn tortilla and loaded with reduced-fat cheddar cheese, fresh diced tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and a splash of zesty salsa. Ready in just 35 minutes, these tacos are perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve them with a squeeze of lime to brighten every bite and enjoy a satisfying, low-fat alternative to a cherished classic. Keywords: low-fat tacos, healthy ground beef recipes, cheese tacos, easy taco recipe, quick taco dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Lean ground beef (93% lean)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Low-sodium beef broth
- 10 Corn tortillas
- 1 cup Reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 Tomato, diced
- 1 cup Lettuce, shredded
- 0.5 cup Salsa
- 1 Lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
Add the lean ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Pour in the low-sodium beef broth, stir, and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes or until the liquid is mostly absorbed.
While the beef is simmering, warm the corn tortillas on a dry skillet over medium heat for roughly 30 seconds per side.
To assemble the tacos, spoon equal amounts of the beef mixture into each tortilla.
Top with a sprinkle of reduced-fat cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, and shredded lettuce.
Add a spoonful of salsa on top and serve with a wedge of lime for squeezing over the tacos.
Enjoy your delicious low-fat tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.5 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.4 g | 157% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 400 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 3380 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 264.4 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.6 g | 159% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.9 g | ||
| Protein | 178.2 g | 356% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1295 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 23.2 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 3569 mg | 76% | |
*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.
