• Our Mission

    Our Mission

    Our mission at PCD Smiles is to bring smiles to hospitalized primary ciliary dyskinesia, no mater their age; through the gift of a cheer package. Currently serving only The United States and Canada.
  • Request Cheer Package

    Request Cheer Package

    Know of a hospitalized primary ciliary dyskinesia patient? Please visit our “Request a Cheer Package” link and fill out our secured form to submit them for a cheer package today!
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    Donations

    Our cheer package program runs on donations. To see how you can help PCD Smiles, visit our donations section today!
  • The PCD Artist Project is a collaborative effort by artist to raise awareness for PCD & support the PCD Smiles cheer package program. Visit our exhibits today!

With 410 calories and 30 grams of protein per serving our “Ground Beef Tacos” are the perfect evening meal It is sure to keep you full and satisfied for the rest of the day. Here is one of our new recipes for our next cookbook coming soon.

Ground Beef Tacos

4 servings

15 minute prep; 10 minute cook

Ingredients required:

For the tacos:

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. (450g) lean ground beef
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • ½ tsp. dried oregano
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. sea salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 4 fl oz. (120ml) water

For serving the tacos:

  • 8 corn tortillas
  • lettuce, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 8 tbsp. shredded cheese

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, tomato paste, and water to the skillet. Stir to combine and simmer over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  3. Warm the tortillas according to the package instructions.
  4. Serve the taco mixture warm over the tortillas, topped with lettuce, chopped tomatoes, red onion, and shredded cheese.

Nutritional information: per serving - 410 calories, 21 fat, 28 carbohydrates, 30 protein, 5 fiber

Have you gotten your 2017 PCD Smiles Cookbook yet? Our 2017 cookbook is available on Amazon or at your local bookseller through their special order department.

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We have several ways that you can donate to PCD Smiles;

- Visit Smile E. Turtle's Amazon Wishlist

- For more information on how you can donate, please visit our "Donation" page to check out our "Do & Don't policies.

- Or sponsor a PCD Smiles cheer package today!

- To shop for your “Official” turtle care ribbon gear today, visit PCD Style or Smile E. Cove

Thank you for your consideration!

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