MEXICAN'T?? HELL NO....MEXICAN!!!

Ok, so to all my friends and family, they know me as a lover of Mexican food....Nachos, Tacos, Burritos...you name it, I LOVE IT!!!


So when I was told by my cardiologist about my heart and cutting the salt, I got sad...No Tacos!!! No Nachos!!! NOOOOOOO my life is OVER!!!!!


But then after I picked myself up from the floor and put my google cap on and did a little research I was surprised and delighted, I can do this, I can make these myself!!! Forget the stupid preservative packed Taco Kits you buy in the supermarket!!!


So I come up with a recipe for my own taco seasoning, pair that with Old El Paso's Taco Shells (which are Low Sodium anyway!!), I was eating tacos once again....and you know what?? They tasted BETTER than the packet mix and you can control how spicy they are - win/win!!


Taco Seasoning (Low Sodium)
(Makes enough for 1/2kg of Mince  - about 8 tacos worth)


What you need:
2 tablespoon of chilli powder (this is for HOT tacos so drop down the spice according to taste)
2 tablespoon of plain flour
2 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 x plastic bag (to combine spices and give them a shake)
1 x pack of taco shells (I find Old El Paso to be lowest in sodium)
Sprinkle of grated cheese (limit to as little as possible)
Sour Cream to taste (REALLY search the brands on this one, as the sodium levels are dramatic from brand to brand!!)


What you need to do:
1) Combine all the ingredients in a plastic bag and shake until completely mixed.
2) Add to browned mince (chicken or beef, whatever your preference, I find beef tastes best for me).
3) Add around 1/2 cup of water and simmer until your desired consistency.
4) Once you have made up your mince, toast your taco shells in the oven for a few minutes until warm and toasty.
5) Fill your taco shells, sprinkle on the cheese and top with Sour Cream (and Guacamole if you desire, I have a great recipe for this and will post it soon).


This is surprisingly a REALLY Low Sodium meal, the only sodium is in the shells, the cheese (so watch how much you put on there) and your sour cream (so again, check your brands and watch your intake!).....


Enjoy!