Healthy Bok Choy Beef Taco Recipe

As fast as my family plows through fruit and, well, any food in our house, it’s hard to keep my refrigerator stocked. I was excited when offered a way to save time and money and get the fresh local produce I love.  My family now gets to eat healthier while also saving money, especially since I can’t buy any extras not on my grocery list when I don’t have to step foot in the store.

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There are different options available, such as receiving all vegetables, all fruit or a mixture of both, as well as what size box and how often you would like it to come to you. You can customize your order a few days before delivery if you’d like to change or add anything. I chose the mixed fruits and veggie box to order. It was delivered quickly and the food was all very fresh.

My kids were so excited to get the farm box on our doorstep in the morning!

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We opened it up and it sure was full of gorgeous fruits and vegetables!

Farm Fresh to You CSA box of fruits and vegetables

Our box included:

  • white potatoes
  • cantaloupe
  • cucumber
  • black plums
  • celery
  • cauliflower
  • yellow onion
  • Bartlett pears
  •  Keitt Mango
  • Kiwi berries
  • red grapes
  • heirloom tomatoes
  • baby bok choy
  • and lettuce

It was a ton of fun to be surprised with something I hadn’t heard of before and have the great experience of trying something new. Have you heard of Kiwi Berries? Delicious! They’re like mini kiwis and they taste just like kiwis, but are way more fun!

Kiwi berries

The rest of the foods were familiar and easy to toss in a healthy dinner recipe if not to eat by itself.

The one thing I wasn’t sure what to do with was the bok choy.

what to do with Bok Choy

The only thing I knew bok choy was used for was Chinese food and I had just made a stir fry dinner the night before the box came. So, I put my thinking cap on, Googled bok choy recipes, and one thing I read that I found interesting was that you can replace it for lettuce or celery in just about anything. It happened to be taco night tonight, so I thought, why not toss it in with my taco meat for a healthy taco filling?

It does have a stronger flavor than lettuce, so I used regular lettuce as a garnish to top my tacos, but the meat was great and definitely fun to change up the same ol’ weekly taco night we’re used to.

Asian meets Mexican?

Tips for an extraordinary family taco night. Healthy taco filling, tips for creative fun making tacos, burritos, nachos, taco salad, and other Mexican food with kids. Life hack for less mess eating with kids. Gluten free taco filling recipe and recipe to cook with your fresh seasonal vegetables. #FarmFreshtoYou

Healthy Taco Filling – Beef and Bok Choy

  • Brown 1 lb of ground beef, drain.
  • Add taco seasonings of your choice (I make homemade gluten free taco seasonings)
  • Follow seasoning packet directions or add 1/2 cup of water, bring to a boil. Turn to low and simmer until water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  • Add half a chopped onion, 1 tbsp of chopped garlic, and 1 small baby bok choy, finely chopped.
  • Let simmer till onions are clear.
  • Add a few spoonfuls of salsa, depending on how spicy you prefer your tacos.
  • Mix well and let simmer for a few minutes until all juices are absorbed, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Enjoy in a taco shell with your favorite toppings!

bok choy taco recipe

You could also wrap it in a tortilla with beans and cheese for a delicious burrito, or add to any Mexican style dish!

Beef and Bok Choy Taco Filling

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 3 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • 3 Tbsp salsa
  • 1 Tbsp garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 small baby bok choy finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • Brown 1 lb of ground beef, drain.
  • Add taco seasonings and 1/2 cup of water, bring to a boil
  • Turn to low and simmer until water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  • Add chopped onion, chopped garlic, and baby bok choy. Simmer till onions are clear.
  • Add a few spoonfuls of salsa, depending on how spicy you prefer your tacos.
  • Mix well and let simmer for a few minutes until all juices are absorbed, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Enjoy in a taco shell with your favorite toppings

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7 thoughts on “Healthy Bok Choy Beef Taco Recipe

  1. I want an organic farm box delivered to my door! I need to move back to California :) I would have never thought to add bok choy to taco meat, but I really like the idea of this infusion! Great taco night tips!

  2. Tacos is one my family’s favorite weeknight meals. I love the idea of using bok choy in them since it’s full of vitamins K and C and rich in antioxidants. I wish Farm Fresh to You was available here in Virginia. I have been trying to find a CSA to join instead but something delivered right to our door would be ideal.

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