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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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Beef Tacos with Chimichurri
20 mintotal
2servings
12ingredients

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

  1. Season the beef with salt, oregano, and half the garlic.
  2. Brown the beef in hot olive oil until crisp at edges.8 min timer
  3. Stir parsley, remaining garlic, vinegar, and water into chimichurri.
  4. 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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