Lean Beef Tacos with Cabbage Slaw
540 calories · 38 g protein · Dinner
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
540 per serving
Taco night stays on the menu with these lean beef tacos. Ninety three percent lean ground beef gets a bold chili cumin seasoning, then piles into warm corn tortillas with a crunchy Greek yogurt slaw.
Two loaded tacos come in around 540 calories with 38 grams of protein, so nobody leaves the table hungry. The quick lime slaw on top is what makes them taste like they came from a taqueria.
Ingredients
- small corn tortillas8 (240 g)
- 93% lean ground beef1.5 lb (680 g)
- chili powder1 tbsp (8 g)
- ground cumin2 tsp (4 g)
- yellow onion, finely diced1/2 medium (75 g)
- garlic, minced2 cloves (6 g)
- shredded cabbage and carrot coleslaw mix3 cups (210 g)
- plain nonfat Greek yogurt2 tbsp (28 g)
- fresh lime juice2 tbsp (30 g)
- shredded cheddar cheese3/4 cup (85 g)
- avocado, sliced1 medium (150 g)
- salsa1/2 cup (120 g)
Directions
- 1
Brown the beef with the onion in a large skillet over medium high heat, 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles.
- 2
Drain the excess fat, then stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and 1/3 cup of water.
- 3
Simmer 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce coats the beef; season with salt.
- 4
Toss the coleslaw mix with the Greek yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
- 5
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side or wrapped in foil in a 350°F oven.
- 6
Build each taco with beef, slaw, cheddar, avocado, and a spoonful of salsa.
Nutrition (approximate)
540
Calories
38 g
Protein
46 g
Carbs
22 g
Fat
Nutrition values are approximate and calculated per serving.
Tips
- ✓The seasoned beef freezes well for 3 months and thaws into an instant taco night.
- ✓Double the slaw and use leftovers on sandwiches or grain bowls.
- ✓Swap the cheddar for crumbled queso fresco if you prefer a milder flavor.
