1 Handed Taco Bite

Makes 8
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8 1-oz extra thin sliced square deli ham
1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 egg, beaten
2 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cup shredded low fat Cheddar cheese
1 Roma tomato, chopped fine
1/2 cup salsa
1 pkg taco seasoning
1/4 teaspoon each black pepper & salt
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On hectic mornings stash an EAS Carb Sense protein shake in your purse, nuke a mini taco cup & top with precut tomato, lettuce & cheese and GO! Eat the taco muffin while the car warms up, then sip the shake on the way to work or dropping off the kids.
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Preheat oven to 425 F.  Treat a muffin tin with nonstick spray. Cut the ham slices in half and press them into muffin tins.
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Brown the meat in a nonstick skillet and drain. Add spices and mix well. Let cool for a few minutes. Add egg & cheese and mix with ground beef. Spoon the beef mixture into each ham lined muffin cup. Top with the salsa.
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Bake for 15 minutes, or until hot and ham slices are browned on the edges. Let sit 5 minutes before eating. Top with your favorite taco fixin’s: lettuce, tomato & cheese. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Info:
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Calories: 175
Carbs: 1.5 grams
Protein: 20 grams
Fat: 9 grams