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Low-Calorie Beef Tacos

These low-calorie tacos are packed with bold Mexican flavors, bulked-up veggies, and a delicious green tomato–roasted corn salad. A perfect high-flavor, calorie-deficit lunch inspired by Nigerian and Mexican cuisine.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: fusion, Mexican
Calories: 334
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ground Beef Filling (7 servings)
  • 8 oz 85:15 ground beef 486 cals
  • 3 medium carrots, blended 75 cals
  • 4 cloves garlic 18 cals
  • ½ habanero pepper 1 cal
Green Tomato–Corn Salad (7 servings)
  • 432 g sweet corn 207 cals
  • 232 g green roma tomatoes, diced 53 cals
  • ½ small onion, diced 14 cals
  • 1 tbsp lime juice 4 cals
  • 1 tsp black pepper 5 cals
  • 1 tsp salt 0 cals
Assembled Taco Lunch (per serving)
  • 2 Carb Advantage taco shells 90 cals
  • 1 serving ground beef filling 84 cals
  • 1 serving green tomato–corn salad 41 cals
  • 2 tsp fiesta blend cheese 18 cals
  • 1 serving salad meal prep 46 cals
  • 1 tbsp ranch dressing 55 cals

Method
 

  1. Make the beef filling: Sauté garlic and blended carrots until softened. Add ground beef, season, and cook until browned. Stir in habanero. Simmer until moisture reduces.
  2. Prepare the salad: Combine corn, diced green tomatoes, onions, lime juice, pepper, and salt.
  3. Assemble tacos: Fill taco shells with beef, corn-tomato salad, cheese, and any additional sides you enjoy.
  4. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

• Add more veggies if you want: Shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onions, sweet corn, or sautéed peppers all bulk up the tacos without adding many calories.
• Make it creamy: A little Greek yogurt, salsa crema, or light sour cream adds richness without a lot of calories.
• Meal-prep friendly: The cooked ground beef keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days. Store the meat separately from the taco shells to prevent sogginess.