Lentil and Beef Tacos

Name: Lentil and Beef Tacos
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 to 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil; ½ lb (225 g) lean ground beef; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 tbsp chili powder; ½ tsp ground cumin; 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) brown lentils, rinsed and drained; ½ cup (125 ml) beef broth; 1 tomato, diced; 2 tomatoes, diced; ¼ cup (10 g) cilantro, finely chopped; 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime juice; 12 hard taco shells; 1 cup (100 g) orange cheddar cheese, grated; 2 cups (120 g) iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced; Sour cream, to taste

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Preparation 30 min
Cooking 10 min
Servings 4

Take your usual beef tacos and swap half the meat for lentils instead for that extra boost of iron and fiber!

Nut-free
Gluten-free
Egg-free

Ingredients

Filling
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
- ½ lb (225 g) lean ground beef
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) brown lentils, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup (125 ml) beef broth
- 1 tomato, diced
Tacos
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- ¼ cup (10 g) cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime juice
- 12 hard taco shells
- 1 cup (100 g) orange cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 cups (120 g) iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced
- Sour cream, to taste

Preparation

Filling
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the onion in the oil. Add the ground beef and garlic. Cook breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon until golden. Add the spices and cook for 1 minute while stirring. Add the remaining ingredients and cook until the mixture is almost dry. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
Tacos
- In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- When ready to serve, divide the beef and lentil mixture among the taco shells. Top with the cheese, lettuce, sour cream and tomato mixture.

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