Description

There is no need to buy the packaged, store bought taco kit when you can make your own homemade taco seasoning. It's much healthier because you are in control of the ingredients and it tastes much better as well. And each serving is only 9 WW Smart Points

Ingredients

• 2 lb. 93% lean ground beef
• 1 T. cumin, divided
• 2 t. kosher salt
• 2 t. chili powder
• 2 t. paprika
• 1 t. dried oregano
• 1 small onion, minced
• 2 cloves crushed garlic
• 1/4 c. minced red bell pepper
• 1/2 c. water
• 1 c. tomato sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 16 corn taco shells
• Toppings:
• 2 c. shredded romaine lettuce
• 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 plum tomatoes, diced

Steps

1. Brown the ground beef in a large non-stick skillet over high heat, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. When the meat is no longer pink, discard any fat; add 2 t. cumin along with remaining dry spices, onion, bell pepper and garlic; stir and cook 2 - 3 minutes until soft.
2. Place a slow cooker liner in the crock of the slow cooker for easy clean up. Transfer the meat to the slow cooker along with 1/2 c. water and tomato sauce. Cover; cook on High 3 hours or on Low 6 - 8 hours. Discard the bay leaf; add remaining cumin.
3. Heat the taco shells according to the package directions. Assemble tacos by placing 1/4 c. beef in each shell, topped with lettuce, 1 T. cheese and diced tomato.