Beef Taco Construction

Beef Taco Construction

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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!

 

Beef Taco Construction
Yields4 Servings
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.

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

Directions

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.

Beef Taco Construction
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