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Heart-Healthy Beef Tacos with Chimichurri
Crisp-edged beef gets a parsley-oregano chimichurri, tucked into soft corn tortillas with cool lettuce, zucchini, and avocado.
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Ingredients
- 300 g lean ground beef
- ½ tsp fine salt
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 15 g fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp water
- 6 romaine lettuce leaves, washed and patted dry
- 1 zucchini, finely diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 4 gluten-free corn tortillas
Method
- Season the beef with salt, oregano, and half the garlic.
- Brown the beef in hot olive oil until crisp at edges.8 min timer
- Stir parsley, remaining garlic, vinegar, and water into chimichurri.
- Spoon beef into warm tortillas with lettuce, zucchini, and avocado.
Why it works
- High cholesterol: Lean beef, olive oil, lettuce and avocado keep the toppings fresh and hearty.
- No pork: Beef and olive oil make these tacos without pork.
- No spicy food: Oregano, parsley and garlic bring flavor without chili heat.
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