These low fat beef tacos make a delightful family-style dinner, where everyone can make their own tacos, starting with some warmed corn tortillas and seasoned extra-lean ground beef.

Prep Time : 10min
Cook Time : 10min
Type of Prep : Assemble, Sauté
Cuisine : Mexican, Southern, Tex-Mex
Occasion : Back to School, Fall, Family Dinner

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 corn tortillas
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 3/4 pound extra-lean ground beef
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp cumin powder
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1/2 cup no-salt added tomato sauce or water
• 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheese (optional)
• Fresh salsa or diced tomatoes (optional)
• Fat-free sour cream (optional)
• Shredded lettuce or green onions (optional)

PREPARATION:

Heat tortillas according to instructions on package and keep warm.

Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat onion until translucent. On a medium-high heat, cook beef until no longer pink. Stir in chili powder and cumin, followed by tomato sauce or water, and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.

Divide beef among warmed tortillas and top with cheese, salsa, sour cream and onions.

Serves 4.

Per Serving with cheese: Calories 218, Calories from Fat 65, Total Fat 7.2g (sat 3.3g), Cholesterol 57mg, Sodium 157mg, Carbohydrate 16.2g, Fiber 3.1g, Protein 22.1g

Per Serving without cheese: Calories 199, Calories from Fat 53, Total Fat 5.8g (sat 2.4g), Cholesterol 52mg, Sodium 99mg, Carbohydrate 16g, Fiber 3.1g, Protein 20.4g