Goodness in every bite.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty: Easy
Preparation: 10 min
Cooking: 10 min
Makes: 4 servings
Best Suited for: Lots of Kids,

Nutritional Information

Per Serving (548 Calories, 33 g protein, 32 g fat, 36 g carbohydrates, excellent source of iron (34% DV) and zinc (70% DV), 58% DV sodium.)

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Beef Taco Construction

Lean Ground Beef Sirloin simmers in mild Mexican flavours to make this easy family-pleasing recipe. Add some fun by letting the kids assemble their own – just serve the meal as components on a large tray or platter. It means less work for you and more fun for them!
1onion, chopped
2cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 mL)vegetable oil
1 lb (500 g)Lean or Extra Lean Ground Beef Sirloin*
2 tsp (10 mL)chili powder
1can (19 oz/540 mL) seasoned stewed tomatoes
Salt and pepper
1 cup (250 mL)shredded lettuce
½ cup (125 mL)EACH light sour cream and chunky salsa
8taco shells
  1. Pan-fry onion and garlic in oil, over medium heat until just softened, about 1 minute. Add beef and pan-fry, breaking up with back of spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain if needed.
  2. Add chili powder and tomatoes; simmer to combine flavours, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Serve meat mixture along with lettuce, cheese, sour cream, salsa and taco shells as toppings.
  • Yields: 4 cups (1 L) of cooked beef mixture of tacos, about ½ cup (125 mL) per taco, 2 tacos per person
  • *Other options: Lean/Extra Lean Ground Round, Lean Ground Chuck, Lean/Extra Lean Ground Beef

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Beef Empanadas De Picadillo

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