Easy Beef Tacos

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 10

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 cup thick & chunky salsa
  • 10 taco shells from 1 box (4.6 oz) Old El Paso™ Crunchy Taco Shells (12 Count)
  • 1/2 head lettuce, shredded
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)

Steps

  • 1
    Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
  • 2
    Stir salsa into beef. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour beef mixture into large serving bowl.
  • 3
    Heat taco shells as directed on package. Serve taco shells with beef mixture, lettuce, tomato and cheese.

  • Create a small condiment bar to serve alongside your easy ground beef tacos: in addition to the lettuce, tomato and cheese, set out small bowls of chopped avocado, sliced radishes, sweet bell pepper, additional salsa and fresh cilantro.
  • Turn these Easy Beef Tacos into taco bowls by spooning the salsa-seasoned beef onto a bed of shredded lettuce, topped with the tomatoes and cheese. Sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips for added crunch.
  • Look for shredded Mexican cheese blends where you’d find the Cheddar cheese—they’re a mix of Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby, and sometimes a sprinkle of mild chili powder.
  • Try switching up this simple ground beef taco recipe by using ground chicken or ground turkey instead.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
190
Calories from Fat
100
Total Fat
11 g
Saturated Fat
5 g
Cholesterol
40 mg
Sodium
320 mg
Potassium
190 mg
Total Carbohydrate
10 g
Dietary Fiber
1 g
Protein
12 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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