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Beef-and-Kale Taco Bowls

Sweet and Spicy Cilantro Slaw and Sautéed Zucchini
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Ingredients

  • 2½ lb lean ground beef
  • 1 bunch lacinato kale, stemmed and finely chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

  1. Place beef in a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker. Stir in kale, onion, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and water.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours, stirring occasionally, or until beef is browned and crumbly.
  3. Drain, if desired; season to taste. (Reserve 3 cups beef mixture for Steak and Egg Frittata recipe.) Serve remaining beef topped with Sweet and Spicy Cilantro Slaw.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz) pkg tricolor coleslaw
  • ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1½ lb zucchini, cut into spears
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Toss together coleslaw, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, 1 Tbsp oil, honey, and salt to taste in a large bowl. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  2. Cook zucchini and garlic in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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