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Beef and Vegetable Tacos




Source of Recipe


taco packet, adapted by me






Recipe Introduction


served 4 (makes 12 but unless u have a lot of sides who can live on just 2 tacos like they recommend?)
prep 15 minutes, cook 20 minutes.
If you want vegetarian omit meat and add more veg, or use tvp





List of Ingredients



• 1 tbs olive oil
  
• 1 carrot, grated
  
• 1 onion, finely chopped
  
• 400g lean beef mince (or use kangaroo)
  
• 1 zucchini, grated
  
• 250g button mushrooms, thinly sliced
  
• 35g taco seasoning
  
• 1/4 cup water
  
• 12 taco shells
  
• 4 lettuce leaves, shredded
  
• 1 avocado, mashed
  






Instructions



1. Heat oil in a large non-stick frypan over medium high heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes until soft.
   
2. Add beef and cook, stirring often to break up mince for 6-8 minutes or until browned.
   
3. Add carrot, zucchini, mushroom, taco seasoning and water. Cook stirring 6-8 minutes until veg tender and water has evaporated.
   
4. Preheat oven to 180C. Place taco shells onto baking tray and heat for 10 minutes until hot but not browned (I am lazy and use the microwave :/ )
   
5. Place lettuse in base of shell, top with mince mixture and serve with avocado. Drizzle over taco sauce, sour cream or salsa if you like to.