Taco Night
This is one of my FAVORITE quick and healthy meals. This recipe uses beef, but you can absolutely use chicken (or fish/shrimp!) I have a really easy shredded chicken recipe here.
Taco Night
MAKE YOUR TACOS IN A TORTILLA, IN A BOWL WITH RICE OR FOR A LIGHTER OPTION IN A SALAD.If making a salad- you can put beef directly on the bed of lettuce, add tortilla chips for a crunch, avocado, green onion, tomato, etc.
Ingredients
Tacos
- 1-2 lb ground beef Grass-fed is best, Organic Conventional is 2nd best
- 1 package tortillas Maria & Ricardos Brand or any sprouted grains tortillas
- lettuce/spring mix Organic is best
- 2 avocados optional (topping)
- 4 limes optional (topping)
- cabbage optional (topping)
- white onion optional (topping)
- 1 package Siete Taco Seasoning or other brand that has all natural ingredients (no additives/preservatives)
Rice
- 1 Tbsp butter grass-fed (no margarine or vegetable oil spread)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 4 cloves garlic get fresh and mince yourself
- 1 cup jasmine rice organic is best
- 2 cups chicken broth free-range organic is best
Salad
- 1 handful spring mix darker greens and organic is best
- desired toppings nuts, cheese, tomatoes, any veggies
- 1-2 tbsp salad dressing Tessemae's or Primal Kitchen
Instructions
Tacos
- Mix taco seasoning with beef and cook on stove until done, drain grease
- Add meat to tortilla and desired toppings
Rice
- Saute butter, oil, and garlic for about 4 minutes
- add dry rice and sauté another 4 minutes
- Pour in chicken broth
- Cover and let cook on low for about 20 minutes
Salad
- Toss everything together in a bowl. Add any toppings desired. You can also skip the tacos and just put the ground beef directly on your salad!
