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Beef and Lentil Tacos Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 pounds ground beef
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup water (plus more as needed)
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup canned brown lentils, rinsed and drained
Soft flour tortillas or crispy corn shells, for serving
Directions:
Directions:
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. (Optional: drain on a paper towel–lined plate, then return to the pan.)
Add chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and tomato paste. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring continuously.
Stir in the lentils, then add water. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 10 minutes. Add more water if the mixture looks dry.
Serve in soft tortillas or taco shells with your favorite toppings.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6-8
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes

 

 

 

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