PREP TIME10 minutes

COOK TIME25 minutes

TOTAL TIME35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe avocados
  • Juice of 1 lime or lemon
  • 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Topping options:

  • 2/3 cups shredded Mexican cheese
  • 1/2 cup quartered grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Cut the avocados in half. Remove the pit and scoop out a bit of avocado to create a larger well which will be filled with the beef mixture. Squeeze a little bit of lime or lemon juice over the open avocados to prevent browning.  
  2. In a medium pan, heat oil over medium heat and saute onion until soft (about 5 minutes). Add ground beef and fry until brown.  
  3. Add taco seasoning and water and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.  
  4. Season with salt and pepper as needed.    
  5. Remove from heat and let cool a little.  
  6. Fill the holes in each avocado with beef, then top with cheese, tomato, and a little sour cream.

Notes

  • Ground turkey works well as a substitute for ground beef.    
  • Make healthy taco salads with the leftovers.
  • SUBSTITUTE: What else can I use instead of avocados? Bell peppers are a good substitute for avocados and the recipe will still be keto-friendly.

Nutrition Information:

YIELD:

 8 

SERVING SIZE:

 1/2 avocado
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 356TOTAL FAT: 26gSATURATED FAT: 7gTRANS FAT: 0gUNSATURATED FAT: 17gCHOLESTEROL: 59mgSODIUM: 280mgCARBOHYDRATES: 12gFIBER: 7gSUGAR: 2gPROTEIN: 21g

CUISINE: Mexican / CATEGORY: Main Dishes