Mediterranean Diet Beef Soft Shell Taco
Discover a fresh twist on taco night with these Mediterranean Diet Beef Soft Shell Tacos—a flavorful fusion that pairs juicy, spiced extra-lean ground beef with vibrant Mediterranean ingredients. Seasoned with aromatic cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and a hint of sea salt, the beef is complemented by a zesty topping of cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and a splash of lemon juice. Served on soft whole wheat tortillas and finished with crumbled feta cheese, this recipe embodies the wholesome, heart-healthy essence of the Mediterranean diet. Perfect for a quick 30-minute meal that’s both nutritious and satisfying, these tacos are sure to become a family favorite! Keywords: Mediterranean tacos, beef soft shell tacos, healthy taco recipes, Mediterranean diet recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams extra-lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 0.5 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 8 units soft whole wheat tortillas
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, sea salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
Add the diced tomatoes into the skillet and cook for 2 more minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
Prepare the salad topping by combining diced cucumber, cherry tomato halves, and thinly sliced red onion in a bowl. Add lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Toss well to coat.
Warm the whole wheat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 20-30 seconds.
Assemble the tacos by placing a scoop of the beef mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, and top with the prepared salad.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Mediterranean diet-friendly beef soft shell tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2643 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.1 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.5 g | 202% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 475 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 5669 mg | 246% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 217.7 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.7 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.5 g | ||
| Protein | 180.3 g | 361% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1383 mg | 106% | |
| Iron | 35.1 mg | 195% | |
| Potassium | 5050 mg | 107% | |
*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.
