Beef Tacos

Who doesn’t love a good #TacoTuesday night!? I know my friends and I do… It’s an ideal meal to whip up on a busy week night. This recipe can be made in so many different ways. If you prefer not to use the gluten free tortilla, go for lettuce cups. I love making the tacos with lettuce as well if I am looking to cut back on carbs. As for the toppings… go for shredded lettuce, black beans, quinoa, shredded cheese, tomato salsa and guacamole. It is all a matter of a personal preference!

Beef Tacos

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS 

For The Beef:

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 pound grass-fed ground beef sirloin
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili
• 1 tsp hot sauce

For The Pepper Mix:

• 1/2 green pepper, sliced
• 1/2 red pepper, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• salt & pepper to taste

• 6 soft corn tortilla (gluten free)

Toppings:

• shredded iceberg lettuce
• shredded cheese of your choice
• cooked black beans
• tomato salsa
• cilantro
• guacamole (optional)
• non-fat Greek yogurt (optional)

DIRECTIONS

• STEP 1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• STEP 2. Add onion and garlic, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• STEP 3. Add the beef and cook on low, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink and chunky, about 5 minutes.
• STEP 4. Add the cumin, chili and hot sauce. Simmer on low for another 5 minutes.
• STEP 5. In a separate skillet, sauté olive oil, peppers and onion until tender.
• STEP 6. Serve tacos by scooping out some of the pepper and beef mix into the tortilla. Add your preferred topics and enjoy!