Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Greek Tacos

Prep/Total Time: 30 min

1 pound ground beef
1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 teaspoons Greek seasoning
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 package taco shells
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped red onion

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, Greek seasoning, garlic, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 8-10 minutes or until thickened. Add spinach and olives; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
Meanwhile, place taco shells on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 300 degrees for 3-5 minutes or until heated through. Spoon about 1/4 cup beef mixture into each shell. Top with feta cheese and onion. Yeild: 12 tacos.

1 taco (prepared with lean ground beef and reduced-fat feta cheese) has 130 calories, 6 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 20 mg cholesterol, 386 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 9 g protein.


Editor's note: For a substitute for 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning, use 1/2 teaspoon each: dried oregano, dried marjoram, garlic powder, lemon-pepper seasoning, ground mustard, and salt. 
Lori's note: I found Greek seasoning at the grocery store for about $3.50 for an 8 oz container. 

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