Ultimate Taco Meat

Eating paleo can get BORING. So, my sweet husband does his best to switch things up, trying out new recipes to make sure I'm not eating the same stuff, day after day.


This recipe is out of the Frugal Paleo Cookbook we received for Christmas. (It's a good one to have on hand and can purchase it HERE)

The Ultimate Taco Meat 

Serves 2 - 4 (In our case, its more like two - we eat a lot)


INGREDIENTS:
2-3 TBSP bacon grease or coconut oil
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced zucchini
1 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup diced carrots
2 cups chopped kale
1 tsp sea salt
1 lb grass-fed ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 batch Taco Seasoning Blend (posted below)





{Preheat} large skillet to medium heat and melt your desired fat.

{Add} Onion, zucchini, bell pepper, carrots and kale to the hot pan along with the sea salt. Cook and stir until the veggies are almost tender - about 7-9 minutes. {Dump} par-cooked veggies into a large bowl and set aside.

{Return and add} additional tablespoon of fat to the pan if the other has dried out. When the pan is back up to medium heat, cook the ground beef, garlic and Taco Seasoning Blend until the beef is browned - approximately 10-12 minutes.

When the ground beef is nearly done, return the par-cooked veggies to the pan and continue to cook together for another 5 minutes or until the veggies are fully cooked.

{Serve} immediately, or pack away for up to 5 days.


Taco Seasoning Blend:

1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp chili powder

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.


We've added our meat to salad or you can eat it alone. Either way, it's a great way to get your veggies and protein in a quick meal.

Ranch Dressing recipe can be found HERE

ENJOY!