Description
These tacos are free of onion and garlic, and are made using ground chicken thighs (or any kind of ground meat you prefer; beef or turkey would work great here too!). These can be served with Classic Rice and Beans, Oat-Wheat Tortillas, cheese, and Five Minute Salsa (No Garlic/Onion). Also check out my standard Sauteed Taco Meat and Fajita Veggies recipe
Time
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
45 minutes
Cost
Total Cost:
Cost per Serving:
$1.76
Ingredients
Serving(s)
Spice Mix
- 8 tsp Paprika
- 4 tsp Cumin, ground
- 1 tbsp Oregano, dried
- 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
Vegetables
- 4 medium Bell pepper
- 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
Meat
- 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup Water
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
Instructions
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- Prepare your spice mix in a mason jar - paprika, cumin, oregano, black pepper, salt, cornstarch, and cayenne
- Start with the peppers, since they will take the longest. Preheat a 12" nonstick pan over medium heat. Wash the peppers, and cut into long thin strips. Add to the pan with some oil
- Season the peppers with your spice mix, about 5 tsp. Cover and cook until soft, browned, and lightly charred, about 20 minutes. Finish with lemon (or lime) juice
- As the peppers cook, move over to the meat. Heat a large pan on medium heat. Add the oil and meat to the pan. Brown the meat, and cook until no longer pink
- Stir in the rest spice mixture and pour in water. Reduce heat to 2 and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Uncovered
- Stir in the apple cider vinegar and lime (or lemon) juice. Simmer until flavors combine, 3-4 minutes
- Serve with tortillas, rice, beans, cheese, and salsa
Nutrition Facts
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Total Fat: 17.7g (23 %)
Saturated Fat: 3.8g (19 %)
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7g
Cholesterol: 98mg (33 %)
Sodium: 659mg (29 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 11.7g (4 %)
Fiber: 5.7g (20 %)
Net Carbs: 6.0g
Total Sugar: 5.7g
Protein: 21.8g (44 %)
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Vitamin B12: 0.64mcg (27 %)
Vitamin D: 0.0mcg (0 %)
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Calcium: 44mg (3 %)
Iron: 2.8mg (16 %)
Magnesium: 51mg (12 %)
Potassium: 986mg (21 %)
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