NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz ground beef (93% lean)

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.5 cup red bell pepper

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 medium corn tortilla

0.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese

1 tsp chili powder

0.5 tsp smoked paprika

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tbsp fresh cilantro

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

• 2

  In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the extra virgin olive oil and sauté the diced yellow onion and red bell pepper until softened.

• 3

  Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned and no longer pink.

• 4

  Season the beef mixture with chili powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper, stirring well to incorporate the flavors.

• 5

  Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice.

• 6

  Cut the corn tortilla into thin strips or small bite-sized squares.

• 7

  In a small oven-safe baking dish, layer half of the beef mixture, followed by half of the tortilla strips.

• 8

  Repeat the layers with the remaining beef and tortilla strips, then sprinkle the sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

• 9

  Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges of the tortillas are slightly crisp.

• 10

  Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.