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Mushroom, tomato and zucchini tacos with avocado

Mushroom, tomato and zucchini tacos with avocado
“Quick ways with mushrooms.”
Ingredients
  • vegetable oil
  • 1 small brown onion (chopped)
  • 400g minced beef
  • 250g button mushrooms (thinly sliced)
  • 1 ripe tomato (chopped)
  • 1 zucchini (grated)
  • 1 sachet taco seasoning mix (try Old El Paso)
  • ¼ cup water
  • 12 taco shells
  • shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 ripe avocado

Author: Lynne Mullins Sunday May 21, 2006 Mexican, Quick, Contemporary, Kid-friendly, Nut free, Lunch

A tasty twist on tacos!

Method

Preheat oven to 180C.

Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 small brown onion (chopped) and cook for 3-4 minutes or until soft. Add 400g minced beef and cook, stirring often, for 6-8 minutes or until browned. Add 250g button mushrooms (thinly sliced), 1 ripe tomato (chopped), 1 zucchini (grated), 1 sachet taco seasoning mix (try Old El Paso) and ¼ cup water. Cook, stirring occasionally for 6-8 minutes.

Meanwhile, place 12 taco shells on a baking tray and heat in the oven for 8-10 minutes. In hot taco shells, place shredded iceberg lettuce and top with mushroom mixture.

Mash 1 ripe avocado and serve tacos topped with a dollop of avocado.

This recipe is featured in the book, Whip it Up which is available now in all good bookstores RRP $24.95. To order direct call 1300 656 059 or visit www.smh.com.au/store