Healthier Taco Bowl
Healthier Taco Bowl
Ingredients
For the Taco Bowl Base
- 2 kūmara, cubed, about 500g
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, or as needed
- 500 g beef mince
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 head cos lettuce, shredded
For the Salsa
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup coriander, fresh, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper, to taste
For the Guacamole
- 1 avocado, ripe
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons coriander, fresh, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper, to taste
For Topping
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the kūmara: In a medium bowl, toss the cubed kūmara with salt and pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Cook the kūmara: Place the seasoned kūmara in an air fryer basket. Cook at 200°C for 15 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized. Shake the basket halfway through cooking for even browning.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 200
- 3
Cook the beef: While the kūmara is cooking, heat a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef mince and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the seasoning is well mixed and the beef is fully cooked.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Prepare the salsa: In a small bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped coriander, fresh lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Prepare the guacamole: In another small bowl, mash the avocado with a fork. Add the diced red onion, chopped coriander, fresh lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined but still slightly chunky.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Assemble the taco bowls: Divide the cooked kūmara among four serving bowls. Top with the seasoned beef mince, a generous spoonful of salsa, shredded cos lettuce, and a dollop of guacamole.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Finish and serve: Add a dollop of plain Greek yogurt to each bowl. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavour-packed healthier taco bowl!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Healthier Taco Bowl
For the Taco Bowl Base
- 2 kūmara, cubed, about 500g
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, or as needed
- 500 g beef mince
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 head cos lettuce, shredded
For the Salsa
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup coriander, fresh, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper, to taste
For the Guacamole
- 1 avocado, ripe
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons coriander, fresh, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper, to taste
For Topping
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the kūmara: In a medium bowl, toss the cubed kūmara with salt and pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Cook the kūmara: Place the seasoned kūmara in an air fryer basket. Cook at 200°C for 15 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized. Shake the basket halfway through cooking for even browning.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 200 - 3
Cook the beef: While the kūmara is cooking, heat a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef mince and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the seasoning is well mixed and the beef is fully cooked.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Prepare the salsa: In a small bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped coriander, fresh lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Prepare the guacamole: In another small bowl, mash the avocado with a fork. Add the diced red onion, chopped coriander, fresh lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined but still slightly chunky.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Assemble the taco bowls: Divide the cooked kūmara among four serving bowls. Top with the seasoned beef mince, a generous spoonful of salsa, shredded cos lettuce, and a dollop of guacamole.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Finish and serve: Add a dollop of plain Greek yogurt to each bowl. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavour-packed healthier taco bowl!
⏱️ 2 min