Mediterranean Diet Beef Soft Shell Taco

Elevate your taco night with these flavorful Mediterranean Diet Beef Soft Shell Tacos that perfectly merge bold spices and fresh, wholesome ingredients. Featuring extra-lean ground beef seasoned with cinnamon, cumin, and coriander, this recipe creates a mouthwatering, aromatic filling that’s both hearty and healthy. Nestled in warm whole wheat tortillas, each taco is topped with crumbled feta cheese, a vibrant cucumber and cherry tomato salad, and a zesty splash of lemon juice for the ultimate Mediterranean-inspired twist. Ready in just 30 minutes, this nutrient-packed dish is ideal for busy weeknights or a casual get-together. Healthy, satisfying, and irresistibly delicious, these tacos are a must-try for fans of Mediterranean cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams extra-lean ground beef
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 units garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 0.5 cup parsley, chopped
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 8 units soft whole wheat tortillas
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Step 3

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, sea salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.

Step 5

Add the diced tomatoes into the skillet and cook for 2 more minutes.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.

Step 7

Prepare the salad topping by combining diced cucumber, cherry tomato halves, and thinly sliced red onion in a bowl. Add lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Toss well to coat.

Step 8

Warm the whole wheat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 20-30 seconds.

Step 9

Assemble the tacos by placing a scoop of the beef mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, and top with the prepared salad.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your Mediterranean diet-friendly beef soft shell tacos!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1849.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2643.0

Total Fat 121.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 475mg	0%
Sodium 5668.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 217.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.7g	0%
Total Sugars 32.5g
Protein 180.3g	0%

Vitamin D 35IU	0%
Calcium 1383.0mg	0%
Iron 35.1mg	0%
Potassium 5049.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.6%

Protein: 26.9%

Carbs: 32.5%