Beef tacos (usda)
6 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Taco shells, fully cooked | |
| 1 | pounds | Ground beef |
| ¼ | cup | Onion, chopped |
| 8 | ounces | Tomato sauce |
| 2 | teaspoons | Chili powder |
| 1 | cup | Tomato, chopped |
| 1 | cup | Lettuce, shredded |
| 2 | ounces | Natural sharp Cheddar cheese shredded |
| Taco sauce; as desired | ||
Directions
Heat taco shells as directed on package.
Brown ground beef and onion in a frypan. Drain off excess fat. Stir in tomato sauce and chili powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cook 10 to 15 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally, until mixture is dry and crumbly.
Fill heated taco shells with approximately 2 tablespoons meat mixture. Mix tomato, lettuce, and cheese. Spoon about 2 tablespoons over beef in taco shells. Drizzle with taco sauce, as desired.
Calories per serving (2 tacos without taco sauce): About 270 Source: FOOD -- by U.S. Department of Agriculture Typed for you by Karen Mintzias