Classic Beef & Lentil Street Tacos – Lentils.org

Classic Beef & Lentil Street Tacos

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May 6, 2021

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Minced flank steak blended with cooked lentils & spiced with cumin, chili powder, salt & pepper, cooked until browned and served on a warm tortilla with raw onion, cilantro, and salsa verde.

  • Prep: 10 Minutes
  • Cook: 10 Minutes
  • 10 Minutes

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  • Yields: 20 tacos (10 servings)
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Directions

  1. In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat oil. Add beef, lentils, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper and cook until browned and cooked throughout, approximately 5-6 minutes. Keep warm and set aside.
  2. To serve, add beef and lentil mix to a warmed tortilla, top with onion, cilantro, and a 2 oz drizzle of salsa verde.

Ingredients

2 Tbsp (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil

1 lb (500 g) flank steak, finely minced

1 lb (500 g) whole red lentils, cooked

1 Tbsp (15 mL) cumin, powder

1 Tbsp (15 mL) chili powder

2 tsp (10 mL) salt

2 tsp (10 mL) black pepper, finely ground

20 corn tortillas, lightly warmed

2 cups (500 mL) white onion, small dice

2 cups (500 mL) fresh cilantro, minced

20 oz (600 mL) salsa verde

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 taco
Calories160
Sodium480 mg
Potassium203 mg
Protein9 g
Cholesterol15 mg
Sugar4 g
Total Fat4 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Total Carbohydrates22 g
Dietary Fiber2 g