Spruce up a quick dinner idea - taco night - with some hidden garden vegetables! Pick out your favorite taco spice mix (I go for the low sodium packets) and get ground beef at the store (I go for the more healthy 93/7). Chop all the vegetables you chose to include while your meat is browning in the pan. I diced green pepper, onion, and yellow squash and then sliced the tomatoes for topping.
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| Onions, green pepper, and squash diced for the tacos, with tomatoes for topping. |
Follow the directions on your taco spice packet. I added the diced vegetables when I added the spice and water.
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| Browned meat, taco spice, and diced vegetables ready for cooking. |
Then I warmed my taco shells, filled them with the meat/veggies, and
topped with shredded cheese and sliced tomatoes. I made a little
Mexican rice as a side item. A quick, healthy meal and the vegetables
are nicely hidden in the spicy meat taco!
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| Delicious soft taco with hidden vegetables! |
I also suggest making extra, because the cooked meat and vegetables are great leftover for making nachos or burrito bowls! Spread your favorite tortilla chips on a plate, drop spoonfuls of the spicy meat over the chips, sprinkle with cheese, and then heat in the microwave until everything is warm. Top with sliced tomatoes and lettuce for a delicious plate of nachos!
