Warm Spice Beef Tacos With Cumin Carrots
Savory lean ground beef seasoned with warm, digestive-friendly spices, served in soft tortillas with a side of sweet, roasted cumin carrots. This comforting, soy-free family dinner is designed to be gentle on your stomach while boosting your iron intake.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Jennifer + Lila
Jennifer created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Well-fueled muscles
Support your everyday foundations
A varied meal helps bring protein, energy and minerals into the day without turning dinner into a supplement calculation.
Notice: comfort + hydration
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C)
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C)
Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
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Toss the sliced carrot with olive oil
On a large baking sheet, toss the sliced carrot with olive oil, ground cumin, and a pinch of salt. Spread them out in a single layer and roast for 20 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized at the edges.
Look for: the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized at the edges
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat
While the carrots roast, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, for about 6 to 8 minutes until it is fully browned and no pink remains.
Look for: it is fully browned and no pink remains
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Drain any excess fat from the skillet
Drain any excess fat from the skillet, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, and salt. Pour in the beef broth and simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid has mostly absorbed and the meat is saucy.
Look for: the liquid has mostly absorbed and the meat is saucy
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Warm the corn tortillas in a dry…
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable, then wrap them in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.
Look for: pliable, then wrap them in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm
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Assemble the tacos by dividing the seasoned…
Assemble the tacos by dividing the seasoned beef equally among the warmed corn tortillas. Top each taco with fresh tomato salsa, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, and fresh cilantro leaves.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Serve the warm tacos immediately alongside a…
Serve the warm tacos immediately alongside a portion of the roasted cumin carrots.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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