You can enjoy tacos in a much healthier, low-carb meal by substituting the shells with avocados. It's a quick and easy dish to serve for lunch or dinner.
4 whole avocados
1 c. lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
a bit of white or yellow onion, optional
2 T. water
1/4 - 1/2 package taco seasoning (2-3 T.)
2 whole tomatoes, diced
1/4 c. green onion
1/2 c. Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
1 hard taco shell, broken into small pieces
3 T. salsa
3 T. sour cream
optional garnish: lime wedges and freshly squeezed lime juice, cilantro
Brown ground beef with some onion in a skillet over medium heat; discard grease.
Add the water and taco seasoning; cook over low heat until water and seasoning are absorbed, about 10 minutes.
Cut avocados in half; discard the pit; do not remove the skins.
Evenly add the seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, and green onions to all 8 avocado halves.
Evenly top with the cheese and crunched up taco shell to the 8 avocado halves.
Serve with choice of salsa, sour cream, and/or cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, if desired.
*Feel free to use regular, light or fat-free ingredients, if you wish.
8 servings.