Mushroom-Infused Ground Beef Taco Meat with Cilantro Lime Slaw

A flavorful taco filling with finely minced mushrooms for added texture and moisture, paired with a refreshing slaw for balanced weeknight dinners.

Cuisine: Mexican

Category: Whole30

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 16 oz ground beef
• 6 oz mushrooms
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1.5 tsp chili powder
• 1 lime
• 1 cup green cabbage
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 1 tbsp avocado oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Finely chop mushrooms using a food processor until they resemble coarse crumbs. Mince lime zest from 1 lime and squeeze 2 tbsp juice.
2. Step 2: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, breaking into crumbles, and cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Stir in chopped mushrooms, cumin, chili powder, and lime zest, cooking for 2 minutes until mushrooms soften and release moisture.
4. Step 4: Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and stir to combine; cook for 1 minute more until flavors meld.
5. Step 5: For slaw, thinly slice green cabbage and finely chop cilantro. Toss with 1 tbsp lime juice and a pinch of salt, then serve alongside taco meat.