Savor a healthy, low-carb twist on classic Mexican flavors with these Mexican Fiesta Avocado Boats! Filled with seasoned ground meat and topped with a vibrant combination of veggies and cheese, these boats are perfect for a quick and easy meal.
In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped yellow onion and sauté until it becomes translucent.
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Add ground beef to the pan, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through.
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Drain any excess grease from the pan.
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Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Add 1/4 cup of water and allow the mixture to simmer over medium-low heat until the water is mostly reduced.
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Turn off the heat and let the seasoned ground beef cool slightly.
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Cut avocados in half and remove the pits, then gently rub lime juice on the exposed surfaces to prevent browning.
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Scoop the seasoned ground beef onto each avocado half.
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Add toppings of shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro.
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Sprinkle each avocado boat with crumbled cotija cheese and finish with a squeeze of lime.