Beef Tacos with Homemade Pico de Gallo

Jun 3, 2019

Yields1 Serving
DifficultyBeginnerPrep Time20 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time35 mins
Ingredients
 16 taco shells
For the filling:
 1 tbsp garlic powder
 1 medium onion, small dice
 1 green bell pepper, small dice
 1 lb lean ground beef
 1 tbsp ground cumin
 1 tbsp paprika
 2 tsp onion powder
 ⅔ cup beef broth, low sodium
 ½ tsp salt
 ¼ tsp black pepper
For the pico de gallo:
 2 medium slicing tomatoes, seeded, small dice
 ¼ bunch cilantro, destemmed, rough chop
 ½ small white onion, very small dice
 1 lime, juiced
 ½ tsp salt
Toppings:
 1 cup plain greek yogury, 2%
 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, 2% shredded
Method
Make the pico:
1

Dice tomato and onion. Remove cilantro leaves and roughly chop.

2

Using the palm of your hand, roll lime back and forth on the counter top several times to help release the juice. Cut lime in half and squeeze juice into medium bowl.

3

Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl.

4

Small dice onion, green bell pepper and red bell pepper. Measure all spices and place in a small bowl.

5

Measure beef broth using a liquid measuring cup. Add olive oil to a large sauté pan and heat over medium-high heat.

6

Add the onions and bell peppers and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.

7

Add the ground beef and sauté while breaking up with the back of a wooden spoon. Cook until well browned and no pink showing, about 7-8 minutes.

8

Add remaining filling ingredients (spices & broth) and stir until well combined and some but not all of the liquid has been absorbed.

9

While meat mixture cooks, grate cheese and place in small bowl. Measure yogurt and place in small bowl. Make Pico de Gallo.

Assemble tacos:
10

Place 2 taco shells on each plate.

11

Add ¼ cup beef mixture to each shell

12

Top each taco with 1 tablespoon yogurt, 1 tablespoon cheese and 1 tablespoon pico de gallo.

 

Ingredients

 16 taco shells
For the filling:
 1 tbsp garlic powder
 1 medium onion, small dice
 1 green bell pepper, small dice
 1 lb lean ground beef
 1 tbsp ground cumin
 1 tbsp paprika
 2 tsp onion powder
 ⅔ cup beef broth, low sodium
 ½ tsp salt
 ¼ tsp black pepper
For the pico de gallo:
 2 medium slicing tomatoes, seeded, small dice
 ¼ bunch cilantro, destemmed, rough chop
 ½ small white onion, very small dice
 1 lime, juiced
 ½ tsp salt
Toppings:
 1 cup plain greek yogury, 2%
 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, 2% shredded

Directions

Make the pico:
1

Dice tomato and onion. Remove cilantro leaves and roughly chop.

2

Using the palm of your hand, roll lime back and forth on the counter top several times to help release the juice. Cut lime in half and squeeze juice into medium bowl.

3

Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl.

4

Small dice onion, green bell pepper and red bell pepper. Measure all spices and place in a small bowl.

5

Measure beef broth using a liquid measuring cup. Add olive oil to a large sauté pan and heat over medium-high heat.

6

Add the onions and bell peppers and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.

7

Add the ground beef and sauté while breaking up with the back of a wooden spoon. Cook until well browned and no pink showing, about 7-8 minutes.

8

Add remaining filling ingredients (spices & broth) and stir until well combined and some but not all of the liquid has been absorbed.

9

While meat mixture cooks, grate cheese and place in small bowl. Measure yogurt and place in small bowl. Make Pico de Gallo.

Assemble tacos:
10

Place 2 taco shells on each plate.

11

Add ¼ cup beef mixture to each shell

12

Top each taco with 1 tablespoon yogurt, 1 tablespoon cheese and 1 tablespoon pico de gallo.

Beef Tacos with Homemade Pico de Gallo
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