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Beef Taco Construction

Beef Taco Construction

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Total Time: 20
  • Serving: 4

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!

Ingredients

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) light sour cream
½ cup (125 mL) chunky salsa
8 taco shells

Directions

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.

Add chili powder and tomatoes; simmer to combine flavours, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve meat mixture along with lettuce, cheese, sour cream, salsa and taco shells as toppings.