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TACO CONSTRUCTION

Lean Ground Sirloin simmers in mild Mexican flavours to make this easy family-pleasing dinner. 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!

1 onion, chopped
2 cloves 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
1 can (19 oz/540 mL) seasoned stewed tomatoes
  Salt and pepper
1 cup (250 mL) shredded lettuce
½ cup (125 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup (125 mL) EACH light sour cream and chunky salsa
8 taco 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 necessary.
  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.

*Other Options: Lean/Extra Lean Ground Round, Lean Ground Chuck or Lean/Extra Lean Ground Beef

Recipe Summary

Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Makes: 4 servings.

Nutritional Information

Per serving:

Calories 548
Protein 33 g
Fat 32 g
Carbohydrate 36 g
Excellent source of iron (34% DV) and zinc (70% DV), 58% DV sodium.