Beef and Kale Tacos

A healthy twist on traditional tacos featuring grass-fed beef and nutritious kale. These tacos combine seasoned ground beef with grated carrots, fresh garlic, and Mexican spices, topped with crisp kale strips and melted cheese.

4 servings
27 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ pound ground grass-fed beef
  • 2 whole carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon mild chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • 12 pieces corn taco shells
  • 2 cups kale leaves
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 12 teaspoons jarred salsa

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat the oven to 300°F.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, then add the beef, carrots, and garlic. Sprinkle with the salt. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meat begins to brown and the vegetables soften. Add the chili powder, cumin, and tomato paste. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until the spices become fragrant. Add the water, reduce the heat, and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, until the beef is no longer pink in the center.

    12 min

  3. 3.

    Meanwhile, place the taco shells in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes to warm them (or warm them in the toaster oven). Assemble each taco by spooning in 2 tablespoons of the meat and some of the kale and cheese into each shell. Top each taco with 1 teaspoon salsa and serve immediately.

    10 min