Tacos

AwMyLoLo

Does anyone have any suggestions for making traditional home made tacos more calorie-friendly? I was already thinking of using a lettuce wrap instead of taco shell. Also, instead of using taco seasoning in the ground beef, what should I use with less sodium?

Thanks!

AwMyLoLo

Does anyone have any suggestions for making traditional home made tacos more calorie-friendly? I was already thinking of using a lettuce wrap instead of taco shell. Also, instead of using taco seasoning in the ground beef, what should I use with less sodium?

Thanks!

angievan26

use ground turkey.. and kraft free cheedar cheese

tayner

you can use low sodium seasoning, and you can use ground chicken or ground turkey for part or all of the meat, once you season it it is hardly noticeable.

blamadrid09

I use onion, garlic, tomato and a mixture of mild chili powder, garlic/onion powder (not garlic/onion salt) and low sodium beef bouillon (optional). This usually gives it a nice flavor without the added sodium.

Hope this helps.

cryt11

YUM:drinker: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

christahollis

i'm a vegetarian, so i load mine up with veggies. i also use whole wheat soft tortillas...healthier, and morninstar farms meal starters veggie crumbles. they have a lighter flavor than meat (and a ton fewer calories), so they don't need as much taco seasoning to be flavorful.
they make it past my six-year-old...so they must be good!

SHBoss1673

Just remember, if you use turkey meat, and are looking for low cal, the 99% fat free turkey breast is the best for that.

MyaPapaya75

I use soft tortilla shells low carb low cal ..and cook chicken in a crock pot mixed with low sodium broth and the taco seasoning...then use the chicken instead of ground beef or turkey....u can also put the shells in a metal oven safe bowl anbd make bread bowls out of them bake till crispy and fill with lettuce and taco stuff

sarabear

Does anyone have any suggestions for making traditional home made tacos more calorie-friendly? I was already thinking of using a lettuce wrap instead of taco shell. Also, instead of using taco seasoning in the ground beef, what should I use with less sodium?

Thanks!

Make your own seasoning, most of it is cumin, ground pepper, chilli powder, paprika

msarro

Does anyone have any suggestions for making traditional home made tacos more calorie-friendly? I was already thinking of using a lettuce wrap instead of taco shell. Also, instead of using taco seasoning in the ground beef, what should I use with less sodium?

Thanks!

Make your own seasoning, most of it is cumin, ground pepper, chilli powder, paprika

Big thumbs up for this. You can also use some Goya Sazon con culantro y achiote, its available in packets. Its low salt, and tastes awesome. Its great for taco meat/meat subs.

AwMyLoLo

thanks for the suggestions, keep em comin!!

I should def. get some cilantro, I love it!

Now I need to worry about what I am going to have for lunch!

Tim964

I make my own taco seasoning mix. The basic recipe for 1 pound of meat is as follows (just add thsi plus about 1/2 cup of water), but you can change it up depending on what you like. I generally use a little more red pepper in mine, and sometimes I use chipotle chili powder instead or regular.

2 teaspoons instant onion, Minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper, Crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon instant garlic, Minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin, Ground

jessmomof3

thanks for the suggestions, keep em comin!!

I should def. get some cilantro, I love it!

Now I need to worry about what I am going to have for lunch!

Make it a taco salad. I use lean meat, onions, garlic, spices, black beans, lots of veggies, and top w/ tomatoes, picante/salsa, and hot sauce!! :bigsmile:

Otherwise I use the low-carb whole wheat tortillas instead of the corn tortillas.

tron3002

Actually my family loves chicken tacos better than hamburger ones. Just boil chicken breasts until done, shred and use the taco seasoning. I usually have about two lbs of chicken for one package of taco seasoning so that cuts down on the salt.