Lighter Beef Tacos

Rating: 3.56 stars
62 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 16
  • 4 star values: 19
  • 3 star values: 15
  • 2 star values: 8
  • 1 star values: 4

These soft tacos use lean ground sirloin and low-fat corn tortillas as sensible substitutions. Skip the sour cream and guacamole -- opt for a fiery salsa instead.

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Ingredients

Directions

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion and bell peppers; cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1 cup water; cook until water has evaporated and vegetables are softened, 3 to 5 minutes.

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  • Add garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add beef. Cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Season taco filling with salt and pepper. To serve, spoon filling onto tortillas, top with salsa and lettuce, and fold to enclose.

Cook's Notes

For the best flavor, warm the tortillas briefly in the microwave before serving.

Reviews (18)

62 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 16
  • 4 star values: 19
  • 3 star values: 15
  • 2 star values: 8
  • 1 star values: 4
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
10/08/2011
Need the nutrition infomation to aid me in my special diet ordered by doctors. Sounds good but not sure if its good for me.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
08/25/2011
Considering the only thing with calories listed would be the oil, tomato paste, tortillas and beef, the number of total calories are dependent on what brand and cut you buy at the store. Just count up the calories! You could probably make these will less than 150 calories per taco depending on which leanness of sirloin you get. Read your labels and you'll know exactly what you're eating.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
08/25/2011
I too am disappointed that nutrition info in not given. That is also the problem with your Every Day Food Mag and I am thinking of not renewing for that reason and I have every issue since # 1. Many of us need this information for various health reasons.
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Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
08/25/2011
Yes, left me thinking same. How light? What is nutritional analysis? How many calories can I save by using low fat tortillas and light sour cream. I LOVE my MS website but I probably won't try this because I don't have all the facts. How long will we have to ask for nutritional analysis before we get it?
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
12/23/2010
Would love to know the calories
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
10/23/2010
This worked out great! I used 90/10 ground beef so there was not much fat and grease. Took no time at all and had way more flavor than I expected.
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Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
08/13/2010
"Lighter Beef Tacos"? lighter than what? with a recipe that is billed as a healthier alternative, it would seem reasonable to expect nutrition information to be included, no?
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
08/12/2010
Can't live without the sour cream? Try 2% Greek yogurt instead. You won't know the difference. Way better than low/non-fat sour creams.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
06/01/2010
So much better than packaged taco seasoning! I didn't mind the little bit of extra work... especially because I felt so great after eating them. I made mine with ground turkey but that's just a personal preference for me. I also heated my tortillas on the burner.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
03/07/2010
These were very easy and very delicious. I didn't feel at all that I was eating "diet" food and it was great to satisfy my taco craving while trying to lose weight. I'd definitely make this again. It had great flavor.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
03/07/2010
These were very easy and very delicious. I didn't feel at all that I was eating "diet" food and it was great to satisfy my taco craving while trying to lose weight. I'd definitely make this again. It had great flavor.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
10/10/2009
When I was out of packaged taco seasoning, I turned to this recipe and used ground chicken and hard shells. They are delicious!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
11/10/2008
I made these with a few tweaks and the kids loved them! I finely chopped the veggies; I used 1/2 cup of water; I used a full pound of meat (lean ground); and I used 4 tablespoons of tomato paste. The whole thing was ready in 20 minutes (perfect for a quick and easy dinner after work/school). We used a chunky salsa, and the kids preferred taco shells instead of the tortillas. Delish!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
10/17/2008
I made these tonight, before reading the recipe! To Marie Ross: I use pico de gallo instead of salsa. Very fresh! Quarter some cherry tomatoes, minced jalapeno, minced onion, minced cilantro
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
10/14/2008
It would be very helpful if the Nutritional Values were added to the recipes.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
09/29/2008
i want to make the salsa myself too, can you give me a recipe for it? thanks
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
09/23/2008
I was very impressed with these tacos. I followed the recipe exactly (and drained the meat) and I felt they came out very good. I used a medium salsa as a topping and it added just enough kick in flavor. I will make these again.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
09/18/2008
I reduced the cup of water to a half cup, and increased the temperature. To get the water to be almost evaporated, took almost 10 minutes. Once completed, I didn't think the tacos had much flavor. I wouldn't make this again. Don't forget to drain the fat from the hamburger meat, it will make your stuffing to soggy.
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