Beef Taco Bowls

Beef Taco Bowls

I started thinking about other recipes I could deconstruct then sneak some coleslaw into, and tacos immediately came to mind. Beef Taco Bowls are killing it in the healthy and delicious department!

Healthy, easy, fast, flavorful – what more could you ask for?

Maybe you’re wondering what the coleslaw tastes like sauteed with ground beef. Awesome, in fact! Since it’s just lightly sauteed, then coleslaw keeps a nice deep crunch which mimics a corn tortilla – you’ll never miss it. The flavor is also very mild so the savory taco seasoning blend is what really shines. 

Saute these bad boys up tonight then top with guacamole (just ripe avocados mashed with fresh garlic, lime juice, and salt,) and green onions like I did, adding shredded cheese, salsa, and sour cream, if you like!

Beef Taco Bowls

Ingredients

serves 4

• 1lb lean ground beef
• 1 shallot or 1/2 small onion, chopped
• salt and pepper
• 12oz coleslaw mix
• 1 recipe homemade taco seasoning (see notes for recipe)
• 1/4 cup chicken/beef broth or water
• Toppings/add-ins: guacamole, salsa, green onions, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream

Directions

1. Brown ground beef with shallot or onion, and a dash of salt and pepper, in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain extra fat if necessary then return to the skillet. Add coleslaw mix, season lightly with salt and pepper, then saute until cabbage is tender, 3-4 minutes.
   
   
   Add taco seasoning and broth or water then mix to combine.
   
   
   Serve with toppings and add-ins.
   

Notes

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Ingredients

Seasons 1lb meat

• 2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon regular or smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

1. Mix together seasonings, then add to 1lb cooked and drained ground beef with 1/4 cup water. Mix well.

Chicken Chorizo Patty Melt with Chips and Jicama Salsa

Chicken Chorizo Patty Melt with Chips and Jicama Salsa

Ingredients

Patties:
1 pound ground chicken
6 ounces fresh chorizo
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Onions:
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large or 2 regular Vidalia or sweet onions, halved and sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 grilled pizza doughs, halved or folded over
8 to 10 slices Jarlsberg or Swiss cheese
Ketchup, for dipping


Directions

Patties: In a large bowl, gently but thoroughly combine all ingredients. Form into 4 equal-sized thin patties roughly the size of the bread you will be using or in the case of the grilled pizza dough folded, 1/2 the bread size. Cover the patties with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Onions: In a medium sauté pan on medium heat melt the butter with the oil. Add the onion and season with a pinch of salt and a couple of grinds of pepper, to taste. Sauté until the onions are caramelized, about 35 minutes, and set aside.

Pizza dough:  Roll out and flour pizza dough, grill until brown on both sides but still pliable.

Preheat a griddle with 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Griddle the patties on the on both sides until crispy on the edges and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.

Remove to a plate and wipe the griddle. Assemble the sandwiches by layering each bread 1/2 with a slice of cheese, a patty, another slice of cheese, onions, and the other bread 1/2, in that order. Brush or add 2 more tablespoons of oil to the griddle and put the sandwiches on the griddle. Press on the sandwich with a spatula to help toast evenly and hold the sandwich together. Cook until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted, about 2 minutes on each side.

Serve immediately with ketchup, for dipping.

Jicama Salsa

Ingredients

1 (1 1/2 pound) jicama, peeled and diced
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and diced
1/2 small red onion, diced
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves
Pinch kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper


Directions

Combine all of the ingredients in a large salad bowl. Serve alone as a side salad or with tortilla chips.