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Taco Meat with Hidden Veggies

This recipe is adapted from my favorite Slow-Cooker book; Healthy Crockery Cookery by Mabel Hoffman.

Serves 6-8

2 pounds ground beef or turkey (preferably from organic/free range/grass fed animals)
6 scallions, including tops, sliced
2 large bunches spinach , washed, stemmed, and cut into 1/4 " slices
2 carrots, peeled and shredded
1 packet dry taco seasonings (I make my own to avoid MSG found in most all packaged taco seasonings using garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, coriander, oregano , and sea salt. I just let the spirit lead when it comes to amounts, but it's never been bad! )

Directions:

Mix crumbled meat with taco seasoning s and place in slow cooker. Layer with the vegetables. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or until onions are tender.

Note:

Despite the inclusion of spinach, it does not detract at all from the overall flavor and texture. Rather, it absorbs the flavors very impressively and melds quite well with the meat. So much so that my children never bat an eye when eating it!