Beef Tacos (usda)

Serves:

Ingredients:

12 Taco shells, fully cooked
1 lb Ground beef
1/4 c Onion, chopped
8 oz Tomato sauce
2 ts Chili powder
1 c Tomato, chopped
1 c Lettuce, shredded
2 oz Natural sharp Cheddar cheese
-- shredded
Taco sauce; as desired

Method:

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