One of my favorite, quick and easy meals is TACOS. So when Tuesday rolls around, dinner is one less thing have to think about. But it doesn’t have to be Tuesday to enjoy these tacos! It’s one of the very few recipes that everyone likes and I can hide some veggies in it too. We love tacos! They’re really versatile and easy to make in less than 30 minutes. I also enjoy making them because it’s a good way to use up any leftover veggies in the fridge. Here’s my recipe, but adapt as you please!

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1lb ground beef or turkey
• 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
• 1/2 bell pepper, chopped (any color but we like yellow or orange)
• 1/2 zucchini, diced
• 1 can diced tomatoes or a few heaping tablespoons of salsa
• Juice of half a lime
• Packet of low sodium taco seasoning mix (or make your own: 1 Tbsp cumin and child powder and a dash of smoked paprika and garlic powder)

Optional:

• Whole grain tortillas or opt for lettuce wraps
• Shredded cheese
• Avocado or guacamole
• Salsa or fresh tomatoes
• Cilantro

Instructions:

1. Heat large skillet on medium high heat for a minute or so before adding in oil.
2. Add oil and saute veggies 2-3 minutes to soften.
   

   
3. Add in ground meat and break up with spatula/spoon. Cook until no longer pink.
4. Add in seasoning pack and cook for 1-2 minutes.
5. Stir in can of tomatoes or salsa and lime juice.
6. Cover and simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring halfway.

   

7. Serve taco mixture on tortillas with toppings of choice. Optional: I add in the cilantro to the skillet after it’s done simmering and then we put more on top.
8. Enjoy!