Description
Fresh and flavorful ground beef tacos topped with crisp napa cabbage slaw and creamy homemade guacamole, perfect for a quick high-protein meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups napa cabbage, shredded
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 small tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chopped onion until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in tomato sauce and water, then simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Prepare the slaw by tossing shredded napa cabbage with lime juice, olive oil, and salt.
- Make the guacamole by mashing avocados and mixing with lime juice, red onion, cilantro, and salt.
- Warm the tortillas and assemble tacos with beef, cabbage slaw, guacamole, and optional toppings.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Use lettuce wraps instead of tortillas for a low-carb option.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Keep toppings separate when storing to maintain freshness.
- Press plastic wrap onto guacamole surface to reduce browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 400-550
- Sugar: 3-6g
- Sodium: 500-800mg
- Fat: 20-30g
- Saturated Fat: 7-12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10-18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20-35g
- Fiber: 5-8g
- Protein: 25-35g
- Cholesterol: 70-100mg
