Fiesta Night

Tacos

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• Sea salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Paprika, to taste
  
• 1 small jar taco sauce (or one small can tomato paste)
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• Tortillas (preferably 100% whole wheat)
• Up to 1/4 c 2% shredded cheddar cheese (per taco)
  

1. Place your lean meat in a large boiler (Dutch oven if you have one) and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and let simmer until the meat has browned.
2. Drain and rinse the meat. Transfer it to a Crock-Pot set to "Keep Warm" and add in the salt, pepper, paprika, sauce, and seasoning.
3. Let the meat simmer for at least 3-4 hours in the Crock-Pot, or until you are ready to serve.
4. Heat your tortillas in the oven or on the stove until they are soft and warm.
5. Add your meat, 2% cheese, and any other desired toppings (such as Greek yogurt, lettuce, or tomatoes). Roll your tortilla up and enjoy!

This is a great meal for a crowd. It is easy, fun, and a definite crowd pleaser. You can also make a wonderful Vegetarian version of this meal by following the recipe below:

Black Bean and Quinoa Tacos

• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 can natural salsa
• Vegetable seasoning (or ground cumin)
  
• Up to 1/4 c 2% shredded cheddar cheese (per taco)
  
• Up to 1/4 c cooked quinoa (per taco)
• 100% whole wheat tortillas
  

1. Place your black beans in a medium bowler. Fill half of the black bean can with an all-natural salsa, and add to the black beans. Add in the vegetable seasoning and let simmer. As with the beef tacos, the longer you let the black beans and salsa simmer the better the flavor will be.
2. Cook your quinoa (1 1/4 c water to 1 c quinoa).
3. Heat your tortillas in the oven or on the stove. Add your black beans, quinoa, 2% cheddar cheese, and any other desired toppings (such as greek yogurt, lettuce, or tomato). Roll up your tortilla and enjoy!

Always remember, you can have fun, eat great, and stay healthy all at the same time! :)