Extra Lean Beef Taco Meat

Throw away those taco seasonings and make this Extra Lean Beef Taco Meat using only a few spices.  You'll truly have an authentic homemade recipe you will enjoy making over and over again..  I incorporated some of my mother's ingredients, but used extra lean ground beef instead of the fattening meat she usually buys.  With only 5 grams of fat and 4 carbs per serving, this recipe makes enough to fill 12 taco shells, and your tummy.  Hope you enjoy.

Extra Lean Beef Taco Meat

Cocina De Don Pedro © 2013

Pedro R. Flores, Jr.. All Rights Reserved.

Makes 4 Servings, 1/4 recipe each, enough to fill 3 crunchy tacos

Ingredients:

- Non-Stick Cooking Spray, Butter Flavored, generous amount

- 1/2 cup Bell Pepper (any color), diced

- 1/2 cup Onion, diced

- 1 lb. Extra Lean Ground Beef

- 1 tsp Salt

- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder (preferably Gebhardt brand)

- 1/4 tsp Pepper

- 1/4 tsp Comino (ground cumin)

Kitchenware:

- Medium Frying Pan
- Wooden Spoon
- Knife
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Cutting Board

Preparation:

If you've read my other recipes you will notice that I use non-stick cooking spray quite a bit.  That is because I don't use butter or margarine for cooking.  I feel it's unnecessary fat added to your foods.  So when I say, "spray generously", spray generously. :-)

- Place frying pan on high heat and "spray generously."  After a full 90 seconds throw in your peppers and onions and stir-fry vegetables for a good 3 minutes. Continue to spray as needed.

- After done frying, reduce heat to medium and add beef.  Break apart with wooden spoon until it's slightly crumbled.  Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes.

- Remove lid, add remaining ingredients (spices), and Mix thoroughly.  Cover and let simmer another 5 minutes.

- Remove lid, spray with non-stick cooking spray and stir-fry until most of the broth evaporates. Leave very little broth, just enough to keep meat slightly moist.

Uses:

- Tacos, Enchiladas, Salads, Burritos, etc.

Nutritional Facts:

Serving Size = 1/4 Recipe

Calories	160	Sodium	654 mg
Total Fat	5 g	Potassium	91 mg
Saturated	2 g	Total Carbs	4 g
Polyunsaturated	0 g	Dietary Fiber	1 g
Monounsaturated	0 g	Sugars	2 g
Trans	0 g	Protein	25 g
Cholesterol	70 mg