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Course: Starter
Dish: Meat
Serves: 4
Dish: Meat
Serves: 4
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 488
Protein: 44.1g
Carbs: 39.9g
Sugars: 11.4g
Fat: 30.1g
Sat Fat: 11.9g
Fibre: 8.7g
Sodium: 0.8g
A serving of drained canned kidney beans contains double the calcium of the same sized serving of dried boiled kidney beans
Crunchy Beef Tacos
This Mexican favourite is perfect as a light meal or snack. Drizzle with tomato salsa and sour cream for the perfect finish.
25 minutes to prepare and cook. Serves 4.
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Ingredients:
500g minced beef
420g can red kidney beans in chilli sauce
400g can chopped tomatoes
1 red onion, finely diced
1 Tbsp oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
½ tsp ground cumin
200g jar red jalapenos, drained
2 little gem lettuces
100g Emmental cheese, grated
8 taco shells
Tomato salsa
Sour cream
Method:
1. Heat the oil in a deep sided frying pan or wok.
2. Add the onion and fry until soft, add the mince and brown.
3. Add garlic and cumin and fry for a minute.
4. Stir in kidney beans and tomatoes, gently simmer for 15 minutes.
5. To serve, preheat oven to fan 180°C, conventional 200°C, gas 6.
6. Place taco shells, open end down on a baking sheet and heat for 2-3 minutes.
7. Stuff the warmed tacos with lettuce, fill with the chilli beef, top with jalapenos and cheese, eat immediately while the taco is crisp.
Hints and Tips:
Try serving with tomato salsa and sour cream.
If you are unable to find kidney beans in chilli sauce, use a can of red kidney beans and add 1-2 tsp chilli powder with cumin.
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