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Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 large onion, chopped
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3 large garlic cloves, minced
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3 tablespoons chili powder
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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3 pounds lean ground beef or turkey
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1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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¼ cup cornmeal
Directions
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Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet until shimmering. Add onion; saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, oregano and cumin; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beef or turkey and cook, stirring often, until it loses its raw color. Stir in tomatoes; simmer to blend flavors, about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in cornmeal; cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens, almost instantly. Cool and refrigerate (or serve warm for dinner as tacos or taco salad).
TO PACK FOR LUNCH
Put a portion of taco meat in a small container. Put some salsa in another small container. Put lettuce, tomatoes, bell peppers, scallions and shredded cheese in a plastic salad container or other lidded container. Pack tortilla chips in a baggie. Add a plastic fork and knife to the lunchbox.
Copyright 2004 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
248 | Calories |
10g | Fat |
8g | Carbs |
30g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 248 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 10g | 13% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 17% |
Cholesterol 84mg | 28% |
Sodium 345mg | 15% |
Total Carbohydrate 8g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 30g | 61% |
Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
Calcium 22mg | 2% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 184mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.