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Simple Beef Tacos

Prep 15 min
Total 20 min
Servings 6

These tacos are sure to be a weeknight staple in your house. Old El Paso® makes these easy and quick to bring to the dinner table. ...MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

May 16, 2013

Ingredients

box (4.6 oz) Old El Paso™ taco shells (12 shells)

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

2/3

cup water

package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix

Steps

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1

Heat taco shells as directed on box.
2

In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in water and taco seasoning mix; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
3

Spoon beef into taco shells.

Expert Tips

For a dinner your family will love, top these tacos with shredded lettuce, chopped tomato and shredded Cheddar cheese!

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 240
Calories from Fat: 120

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 13g; 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 26% Trans Fat 1/2g
Cholesterol: 45mg; 16%
Sodium: 500mg; 21%
Potassium: 140mg; 4%
Total Carbohydrate: 16g; 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Sugars 0g
Protein: 14g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 6%; 6%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 2%; 2%
Iron: 8%; 8%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;