Lentil and Beef Tacos
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- Level
- very easy
- Prep Time
- 30 mins
- Total Time
- 40 mins
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
- Filling:
- 1
- onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp
- vegetable oil
- 15 ml
- 1/2 lb
- lean ground beef
- 225g
- 1
- garlic clove, chopped
- 1 tbsp
- chili powder
- 15ml
- 1/2 tsp
- ground cumin
- 2.4 ml
- 14 oz
- can brown lentils, rinsed and drained
- 398ml
- 1/2 cup
- beef broth
- 125ml
- 1
- tomato, diced
- salt and pepper, to taste
- Tacos:
- 2
- tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup
- cilantro, finely chopped
- 10g
- 1 tbsp
- lime juice
- 15ml
- 12
- hard taco shells
- 1 cup
- cheddar cheese, grated
- 100g
- 2 cups
- iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced
- 120g
- sour cream, to taste
Directions
Step 1
For the filling: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the onion in the oil. Add the ground beef and garlic. Cook breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon until golden. Add the spices and cook for 1 minute while stirring. Add the remaining ingredients and cook until the mixture is almost dry. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
Step 2
For the tacos: In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
When ready to serve, divide the beef and lentil mixture among the taco shells. Top with the cheese, lettuce, sour cream and tomato mixture.
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