Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Taco Smash Lunch Idea
Taco Smash
This taco smash recipe was inspired by the food truck: The Hunter and the Farmer. They are a local Paleo food truck that serves up some tasty dishes. Unfortunately, I don't always have time to find them on my short lunch break. This week, I attempted one of their dishes at home, inspired by their popular menu item 'Taco Smash'. This meal is filling, easy, and re-heats very well!
Originally, I think their 'smash' is primarily yams at Hunter and Farmer. Here, to lower the total carb count, I mashed in some carrot and turnip as well. Also, I topped it with some fresh cilantro, onions, and tomatoes. Enjoy!
Prep time: 12 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves: 4
Smash
2 sweet potatoes, peeled
1 carrot, peeled
1 small turnip, peeled
sea salt
pepper
Taco Meat
1 lb ground beef
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon paprika
Toppings
2 small avocados, sliced
1 roma tomato, diced
hot sauce!
1. Cube the sweet potato, carrot, and turnip. Cover them with water in a pot. Bring the water to a boil, and cook for 20 minutes. Drain the mixture. In a large bowl, combine the vegetables, sea salt, and pepper. Mash them together.2. In a medium frying pan over medium-high heat, brown the beef, breaking it up into crumbles. Mix in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and red pepper as the meat is browning.
3. To assemble: put a scoop of smash on a plate. Top with ¼ of the meat mixture. Sprinkle with the toppings!
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I made this the other day. It was delicious. Thanks for the recipe!
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DeleteThe smash part of this recipe is one of the most delicious things ever! Also, I didn't miss having a tortilla at all with that as the base to the meat and other toppings! Yum Yum!!!!
ReplyDeleteTried this last night and it was SO good!!
ReplyDeletei have made this so many times for myself and guests. it is amazing and really hits the spot!!
ReplyDeleteA friend shared this recipe with me a while back, but I just got around to trying it out for the first time last night. WOWEE!!! Amazing! I am still thinking about how awesome it was and am SO super happy that I have a serving leftover to have for my lunch today! Is it lunchtime yet??? ;) The flavor combination is just amazing, I cannot say enough about how much I loved this meal! Thanks so much for sharing, I am heading to search for more yummy recipes on your blog, now! :)
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