Name: Chipotle Beef Tacos with Tomato-Avocado Pico de Gallo
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 cups tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup avocado, peeled and chopped; 0.5 cup snipped fresh cilantro; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Nonstick cooking spray; 1 cup chopped onion; 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 0.75 cup 50% less sodium beef broth; 0.33333334326744 cup no-salt-added tomato paste; 0.25 cup cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 2 pounds 93% lean or higher ground beef or turkey; 16 (6 inch) white corn tortillas, warmed

Chipotle Beef Tacos with Tomato-Avocado Pico de Gallo

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These spicy chipotle tacos are the perfect choice for your next taco night. You can substitute ground turkey for the beef if you'd like, but either way, you'll want to make sure each bite includes a bit of the homemade pico de gallo.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on June 23, 2020

Chipotle Beef Tacos with Tomato-Avocado Pico de Gallo

Prep Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging High-Protein Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

Tomato-Avocado Pico de Gallo

2 cups tomatoes, chopped
1 cup avocado, peeled and chopped
½ cup snipped fresh cilantro
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Chipotle Beef Tacos

Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup chopped onion
6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
¾ cup 50% less sodium beef broth
⅓ cup no-salt-added tomato paste
¼ cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
2 pounds 93% lean or higher ground beef or turkey
16 (6 inch) white corn tortillas, warmed

Directions

Prepare Tomato-Avocado Pico de Gallo: In a medium bowl gently stir together tomatoes, avocado, snipped cilantro and, if desired, crushed red pepper. Set aside.
Prepare Chipotle Beef Tacos: Coat a 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes or just until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Transfer onion mixture to a blender or food processor. Add the next eight ingredients (through salt). Cover and blend or process until smooth.
In skillet cook ground beef over medium-high until browned. Drain off fat. Add onion mixture to meat in skillet. Cook and stir over medium just until bubbly. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve meat mixture in warm tortillas topped with Tomato-Avocado Pico de Gallo.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

323	Calories
12g	Fat
25g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 323
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 25g	9%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 27g	54%
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Cholesterol 71mg	24%
Sodium 200mg	9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.