Confetti Beef Tacos
A traditional beef taco recipe with all the trimmings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 can (11 ounces) corn, drained
- 1 cup prepared chunky salsa
- 12 taco shells, warmed
- Toppings:1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup thinly sliced lettuce
- 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
Directions
- Brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink, breaking up into small crumbles. Pour off drippings; season with chili powder and salt.
- Stir in corn and salsa; heat through. Serve in taco shells with toppings.
Recipe courtesy of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association
Nutrition Facts
Calories 615
Calories from Fat 297 (48%)
(51%)Total Fat 33g
(63%)Saturated Fat 13g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
(34%)Cholesterol 103mg
(48%)Sodium 1158mg
(24%)Potassium 842mg
Total Carbohydrate 46g
(27%)Dietary Fiber 7g
Sugars 6g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(74%)Protein 37g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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