Tacos

Tacos are often seen as “forbidden” foods or high in calories. Here we share a recipe to enjoy tacos without feeling guilty afterward.

Approximate Nutritional Content: 1 taco

• Calories: 240 kcal

• Grams of fat: 16gr. equals 3 servings of fat

• Grams of protein: 10 gr. equals 1 serving of protein

• Grams of carbohydrates: 14 gr. equals 1 serving of grain

Note: nutritional information may vary according to the quantity and type of ingredients used.

Ingredients:

• 6 hard taco shells

• 250 gr. of lean ground beef

• 1 tablespoon of canola oil

• 1 cup of finely chopped onion

• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped

• 1 teaspoon of chili flakes

• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin

• 1/4 teaspoon of tabasco

• 3/4 cup of shredded lettuce

• 6 tablespoons of diced tomato

• 6 tablespoons of shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, etc.)

• salt to taste

Preparation Steps:

• In a large skillet with cooking spray, fry the meat until browned. Drain well, remove from skillet and set aside.

• Heat the canola oil in the skillet, add 1/2 cup of onion and cook until golden. Add the garlic, stir and cook for one minute.

• Place the meat in the skillet with the onion, add and stir the chili flakes, pepper, cumin, tabasco and salt. Cook for a couple of minutes and remove from heat.

• Assemble the tacos: Place 1/4 cup of meat in the taco shell and top with 2 tablespoons of lettuce, 1 tablespoon of tomato, 1 tablespoon of cheese and finish with some remaining onion.

Enjoy!!