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Native American Tacos

A modern variation of traditional, indigenous Indian tacos from the southwest. Seasoned ground beef, beans and hominy served over fluffy flatbread with taco toppings.

  • 35
    min
  • 6
    SERVINGS
  • 440
    Cal
  • 25 g
    Protein

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound Ground Beef (80% lean or leaner)
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons granulated onion
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon chile powder
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 medium poblano chile pepper, deseeded, chopped
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) hominy, drained and rinsed
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons masa harina
  • 6 pita breads
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Lettuce, tomato, salsa, jalapeno, Mexican cheese and sour cream (optional)

Cooking:

  1. Heat large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into small crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings, as necessary. Stir in onion, garlic, cumin, pepper, salt, allspice and chile powder.

    Cook's Tip: Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.

  2. Add beef stock, chile pepper, pinto beans, hominy and masa. Cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened.

  3. Meanwhile, heat second skillet over medium heat until hot. Add half of oil; lightly toast pita bread 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown and puffed on both sides. Repeat with remaining oil and pitas.

  4. Top pitas with equal amounts of beef mixture. Sprinkle with toppings, as desired.

435 CALORIES

0 % *

3.8g SAT FAT

0 % DV **

25g PROTEIN

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4.5 mg IRON

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4.9 mg ZINC

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* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Nutrition information per serving, 2/3 cup meat mixture on flatbread: 435 Calories; 110.7 Calories from fat; 12.3g Total Fat (3.8 g Saturated Fat; 0.4 g Trans Fat; 1.5 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 4.7 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 45 mg Cholesterol; 1124 mg Sodium; 54 g Total Carbohydrate; 2.5 g Dietary Fiber; 2.4 g Total Sugars; 25 g Protein; 0 g Added Sugars; 116.5 mg Calcium; 4.5 mg Iron; 492 mg Potassium; 1 mcg Vitamin D; 0.4 mg Riboflavin; 9.2 mg NE Niacin; 0.3 mg Vitamin B6; 1.4 mcg Vitamin B12; 261 mg Phosphorus; 4.9 mg Zinc; 30.2 mcg Selenium; 57.3 mg Choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Choline.

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