Greek Tacos

Need a gluten free side dish? Greek Tacos could be an awesome recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains approximately 10g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 150 calories. This recipe serves 12 and costs 98 cents per serving. A mixture of 90% lean ground beef, baby spinach, taco shells, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. 146 people have made this recipe and would make it again. It is an inexpensive recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 48%, which is pretty good. Similar recipes include Greek Tacos, Greek Tacos, and Greek Tacos.

Servings: 12

Preparation duration: 10 minutes

Cooking duration: 20 minutes

 

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)

2 cups fresh baby spinach

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup chopped red onion

2 teaspoons Greek seasoning

1 package (4-1/2 ounces) taco shells

Equipment:

frying pan

baking sheet

Cooking instruction summary:

Directions In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, Greek seasoning, garlic and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 8-10 minutes or until thickened. Add spinach and olives; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Meanwhile, place taco shells on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 300° for 3-5 minutes or until heated through. Spoon about 1/4 cup beef mixture into each shell. Top with feta cheese and onion. Yield: 12 servings.. Editor’s Note: For a substitute for 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning use 1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano, dried marjoram, garlic powder, lemon-pepper seasoning, ground mustard and salt. Omit the salt if recipes calls for salt. Originally published as Greek Tacos in Simple & DeliciousJanuary/February 2007, p7 Nutritional Facts 1 taco (prepared with lean ground beef and reduced-fat feta cheese) equals 130 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 386 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 9 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend

 

Step by step:


1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, Greek seasoning, garlic and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 8-10 minutes or until thickened.

2. Add spinach and olives; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted.

3. Meanwhile, place taco shells on an ungreased baking sheet.

4. Bake at 300° for 3-5 minutes or until heated through. Spoon about 1/4 cup beef mixture into each shell. Top with feta cheese and onion.


Nutrition Information:

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150k Calories
9g Protein
8g Total Fat
10g Carbs
5% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
150k
8%

Fat
8g
12%

  Saturated Fat
3g
20%

Carbohydrates
10g
3%

  Sugar
2g
2%

Cholesterol
30mg
10%

Sodium
239mg
10%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
9g
20%

Vitamin K
32µg
31%

Vitamin B12
0.94µg
16%

Zinc
2mg
15%

Vitamin B3
2mg
13%

Vitamin B6
0.26mg
13%

Phosphorus
128mg
13%

Vitamin A
600IU
12%

Selenium
8µg
11%

Iron
1mg
11%

Manganese
0.22mg
11%

Vitamin B2
0.15mg
9%

Potassium
290mg
8%

Fiber
1g
8%

Calcium
77mg
8%

Magnesium
30mg
8%

Vitamin E
1mg
7%

Folate
27µg
7%

Copper
0.12mg
6%

Vitamin C
4mg
6%

Vitamin B1
0.08mg
5%

Vitamin B5
0.39mg
4%

covered percent of daily need
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