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Saucy beef tacos. Photo, Sian Richards.
Call your friends and crank up the music! Tacos are great for easy entertaining – everyone loves them. Add your favourite toppings, and watch dinner turn into a fab fiesta.
2 tsp canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
500 g lean ground beef
1/4 cup water
1/2 156-mL can tomato paste, about 1/4 cup
1 tbsp DIY taco seasoning
1 tsp granulated sugar
4 corn taco shells or flour tortillas
HEAT a large frying pan over medium-high. Add oil, then garlic and onion. Cook until onion is soft, 3 to 4 min. Crumble in beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until meat is no longer pink, 4 to 5 min. Add water, tomato paste, taco seasoning and sugar. Stir until warmed through, 2 to 3 min.
SERVE in tortillas.
Calories 455, Protein 29g, Carbohydrates 33g, Fat 23g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 612mg.
Excellent source of Vitamin B12.
DIY taco seasoning: Get the recipe.
Tip: Try these tacos with pico de gallo salsa, tomatillo salsa, a sprinkle of grated mozzarella and a squeeze of lime.