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.
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