Healthier ‘Big Mac’ tacos

Nutrition content per taco (8 tacos)*

Energy: 284 calories (1,187kJ) | Protein: 29.9g | Carb: 6.6g | Sugar: 4.2g | Total fat: 14.2g | Sat fat: 6.5g | Fibre: 5.5g | Sodium: 443mg | Serves 4 | Total time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Big mac sauce

• 1 cup plain Greek yoghurt (e.g. Chobani)
• 2 tbsp finely chopped dill cucumbers/pickles
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp no-added-sugar tomato sauce
• ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
  

Tacos

• 500g lean beef mince
• 8 mini low carb wraps (e.g. Simson’s Pantry)
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 8 slices extra-light tasty cheese
• 2 cups shredded lettuce (iceberg or cos)
• ½ cup sliced dill cucumbers/pickles
• 1 small white onion, diced
• Optional: 1 tomato, sliced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. To make the sauce, add the ingredients to a small bowl, mix well to combine, then refrigerate.
2. To make the tacos, divide the beef mince into 8 equal portions.
3. Spread a portion of the beef mince over each tortilla, firmly pressing down and leaving a 0.5cm border.
4. Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
5. Sprinkle each beef-topped tortilla with salt and pepper just before cooking.
6. Carefully place 2-3 tacos in the frying pan, meat-side down and cook for 2-3 minutes, pressing them down with a spatula or resting a clean saucepan on top while cooking.
7. Carefully flip each taco, lower the heat, and add a slice of cheese on top of the patties.
8. Cook for a further 2-4 minutes (fry pan lid on, if possible) until the cheese melts and the tortillas crisp up.
9. Remove the cooked tacos (keep them warm in a 100°C oven if needed), then top each with lettuce, pickles, onion, tomato (optional) and sauce when ready to serve.
10. Repeat with remaining wraps and enjoy!

Why it’s good for you:

• Lean beef mince is a great source of protein, B vitamins, zinc, iron, and selenium. When consumed in moderation (up to three meals per week), lean beef is a healthy addition to a well-balanced diet.
• This protein-rich, reduced-fat and lower-carbohydrate alternative to a popular takeaway food helps to support healthy hormone production and reduced inflammation.

* Approximate values from Xyris Foodworks software

All information contained in this recipe has been prepared by CBHs health professionals and is intended for general information purposes only. The information provided should not be relied upon as medical advice and does not supersede or replace a consultation with a suitably qualified healthcare professional.