Mediterranean Avocado Tacos

These Mediterranean Avocado Tacos are a creamy and savory recipe. We prepare these tacos with seasoned ground beef, onion, taco seasoning, shredded taco cheese, sour cream, salsa, green onions, and ripe avocados. These tacos have approximately 430 calories and 7 grams of net carbs. It takes roughly 25 minutes to prepare these tacos. These Mediterranean Avocado Tacos are ideal for lunch, dinner, family gatherings, casual entertaining, weeknight meals, low-carb meals, and Mexican-Mediterranean-inspired meals. You can prepare the seasoned beef earlier and refrigerate it for 3 days. These tacos can be served with Mediterranean cauliflower rice, Greek salad, roasted vegetables, cucumber tomato salad, or hummus.

STATS:

• Course: Lunch, Dinner
• No. of Calories: 430 kcal
• Diet: Low-Carb, Mediterranean
• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cuisine: Mexican, Mediterranean
• Cook time: 15 minutes
• Portion size: 1 avocado
• Cooking mode: Stovetop
• Total servings: 4
• Difficulty level: Easy
• Total time: 25 minutes

TOOLS:

• Knife
• Cutting board
• Skillet
• Wooden spoon
• Measuring spoons
• Spoon

INGREDIENTS:

TACO FILLING:

• One pound of ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• ½ onion
• 1 cup taco blend cheese
• 4 tbsp. sour cream
• 4 tbsp. salsa
• ¼ cup green onions
• 2 ripe avocados

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:

GROUND BEEF:

• We use ground beef to provide a rich, savory, and protein-rich filling for the avocado tacos.

TACO SEASONING:

• Taco seasoning adds convenient Mexican-inspired flavor to the beef. You can prepare your own seasoning with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper.

ONION:

• The seasoned beef gains flavor and sweetness from the chopped onion. You can substitute it with shallots or red onion.

TACO BLEND CHEESE:

• Shredded taco blend cheese provides a creamy and melty topping. You can use cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or a Mexican cheese blend.

SOUR CREAM:

• The warm, seasoned beef is contrasted with a chilly, creamy sour cream. Greek yogurt or plain strained yogurt can be used as an alternative.

SALSA:

• Salsa provides freshness, acidity, and a mild spicy flavor. You can use fresh tomato salsa, pico de gallo, or a low-sugar salsa.

AVOCADO:

• We use ripe avocados as the natural taco shells and to provide a creamy texture and healthy fats.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm the chopped onion and ground beef in a pan.
2. Cook till the onion gets tender and the beef is perfectly browned.
3. Strain out any additional fat from the pan.
4. Include the taco seasoning and whisk till the beef is uniformly coated.
5. Cook for an extra two minutes, then bring it out of the pan.
6. Make half-lengthwise slices of the avocados and carefully eliminate the pits.
7. We scoop out a little quantity of avocado flesh if required to make enough space for the filling.
8. Spread the seasoned taco meat in all the avocado halves.
9. Garnish with salsa, shredded taco blend cheese, and sour cream.
10. Serve these tacos quickly with chopped green onions.

TIPS:

• We utilize ripe although firm avocados so the shells will retain their shape.
• Avoid cooking the ground beef too much, as it will get dry.
• Strain out the additional fat and then include the taco seasoning.
• We utilize low-sugar salsa to prepare a lower-carb option.
• Include chili flakes or jalapeños if you want spice.
• Serve the tacos quickly for a perfect avocado texture.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

LIGHT & FRESH:

• Greek Salad
• Cucumber Tomato Salad
• Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
• Fresh Herb Salad
• Lemon Cauliflower Rice

MEDITERRANEAN PAIRINGS:

• Hummus with Vegetable Sticks
• Roasted Eggplant
• Garlic Green Beans
• Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice
• Greek Cucumber Salad

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put the cooked taco meat in a closed dish and refrigerate it for 3 days.

FREEZER:

• Store the cooked taco meat for more than 2 to 3 months.

FAQs:

Could we use ground turkey?

• Yes, you can alternate the ground beef with ground turkey or ground chicken to get a lighter option.

May we prepare the beef earlier?

• Yes, you can cook the taco meat earlier and refrigerate it for 3 days.

Will we use Greek yogurt as an alternative to sour cream?

• Yes, you can use thick plain Greek yogurt, as it is an excellent replacement for sour cream.

Could we include vegetables?

• Yes, you can use chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, spinach, cilantro, or lettuce.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Proteins: 25 g

Caloric Content: 430 kcal

Net carbs: 7 g

Sodium: 700 mg

Fiber: 6 g

Sugar: 3 g

Fats: 32 g

Portion Size: 1 stuffed avocado

Total carbs: 13 g