CUMIN BEEF TACOS
This Cumin beef tacos recipe is a simple shake-up to your average taco night! I usually make my beef tacos with a paprika based seasoning blend…not today! Cumin and garlic take over on this recipe for a flavor change. The prep time is really quick, just 5 minutes to chop an onion and garlic is all it takes. I also add in black beans to this dish to add a variety of textures and to give it some carbs. Remember, legumes are roughly 75% carbs so anytime you add it to a pure protein source you are essentially building a “complete meal”. As always, add in some green vegetables on the side to get in your micros and nutrients. Be mindful of the carb content in black beans if you are pairing your taco meat with taco shells or rice. Stacking carbs on carbs can quickly add up and may inflate your carb intake through the roof.
My favorite way to eat this actually ended up being unexpected, and not in a taco form at all…I added in some frozen peas (more carbs and micros), pepitas (crunch), garlic chili sauce (spice), and a dollop of sour cream (creamy goodness). I was hooked on this concoction for two straight weeks! It actually inspired another dish using frozen peas that you will see come out in the next few weeks 🙂 …
As written, this recipe comes in at 22 Carbohydrate grams, 7 Fat grams, and 31 Protein grams. I try to use lean meats whenever possible, such as the 96% lean ground beef used in this recipe. Using lean meats really does make a significant difference in total fat consumed during the day. It also creates more wiggle room to add in fats that you enjoy eating, such as that dollop of sour cream!
Looking for another healthy taco recipe? Check out my buffalo shrimp tacos that will cure your craving for buffalo wings!
Cumin Beef Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 tbls dried cumin
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp dried cayenne pepper
- ½ cup water as needed
- 2 tsp avocado oil
- ½ onion diced 4.5 ounces
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound of 96% lean ground beef
- 1 can black beans strained and rinsed
Instructions
- Combine the cumin, salt, chilli powder, oregano, and cayenne into a small bowl. Mix and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat. Add the oil then the onions and cook onions until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute or so.
- Add the beef into the skillet and break up well. Continue to cook until browned. Add in the spice blend, mix in with the beef, and reduce heat to simmer. Add the water if needed to help the meat absorb the seasoning. The added water will evaporate away. Stir in the beans to heat through.
This is a great recipe Chris. Your spices are a perfect blend and well balanced. This will become a staple. Thank you!
So glad you like it! Having these “staples” that you can rotate will make you so much more prepared! I hope you find more recipes that you love. Thanks for trying it out.