Taco Stuffing

This kidney-friendly taco filling features lean ground beef or turkey seasoned with herbs and spices instead of salt, creating a flavorful, high-protein meal that can help support sodium-conscious kidney diets when served in moderation with fresh lettuce.
Appropriate for: High-protein, Low-sodium, Low-sugar
Diet preference: Dairy-free, Nut-free
Meal type: Dinner, Easy, Lunch, Main course
Season: Fall, Spring, Summer
Cuisine type: Mexican
Ingredients
Yield:
8 servings
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1¼ pounds lean ground beef or turkey
  • ½ teaspoon ground red pepper
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoons onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Tabasco® sauce
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
Will also need:
  • 8 medium taco shells
  • ½ head shredded lettuce
Tacos filled with seasoned ground beef and topped with shredded lettuce
Directions
Prep: 10 min, Cook: 10 min, Total: 20 min
  1. Heat oil. Place ground meat and all remaining ingredients except taco shells and lettuce in a skillet. Cook until beef is done and ingredients are well-blended.
  2. Stuff taco shells with 2-ounces of meat and top with shredded lettuce.
Nutritional Information
Serving size: 1 taco, 2 ounces
  • Calories: 176 kcal 
  • Carbohydrates: 9 g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0 g
    • Total Sugars: 0 g 
  • Protein: 14 g 
  • Fat: 9 g
    • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 56 mg 
  • Sodium: 124 mg
  • Potassium: 258 mg 
  • Calcium: 33 mg 
  • Phosphorus: 150 mg 

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