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Spiced mince with all the toppings — Mexico.
Equipment: Large frying pan
Measures and names
Ingredients
- 600 g beef mince (ground beef)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning, check the label for added sugar and starch, or make your own
- 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 2 little gem (baby romaine) or romaine lettuces, shredded
- 60 g cheddar, grated
- 100 g soured cream (sour cream)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 100 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lime, in wedges
- salt and black pepper
Optional extras
- 10 g fresh coriander (cilantro)
Method
- Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion for 4 minutes. Add the mince and fry for 6–8 minutes, breaking it up, until browned.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, then the tinned tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes, until thick. Taste and season.
- Pile the shredded lettuce into four bowls.
- Top with the spiced mince, then the cheddar, soured cream, avocado and cherry tomatoes.
- Finish with coriander and a squeeze of lime.
Swaps and tips
Lettuce bowls replace taco shells. Check the taco seasoning for added sugar, or make your own.
Nutrition estimated, per serving
| Protein | Carbs | Fibre | Fat | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 g | 11 g | 5 g | 36 g | 515 kcal |
Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.
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Recipe from healthshelf.org
