Description
These Ground Beef Tacos with Napa Cabbage and Guacamole are a healthy and flavorful twist on traditional tacos, using crisp cabbage leaves instead of tortillas and topped with creamy homemade guacamole.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- ¼ cup water
- 1 head napa cabbage, leaves separated
- 1 avocado
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Optional toppings: tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeños
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the meat.
- Add tomato paste and water, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- While the beef is cooking, mash the avocado in a bowl. Mix in lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt to taste to make guacamole.
- To assemble the tacos, spoon the ground beef mixture into napa cabbage leaves. Top with guacamole and any additional toppings like tomatoes, onions, cilantro, or jalapeños.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Napa cabbage offers a great low-carb alternative to tortillas.
- Prepare toppings in advance for quicker assembly.
- Double the batch for meal prep or leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
