Quick Tacos Recipe

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Looking for an easy Quick Tacos recipe? Learn how to make Quick Tacos using healthy ingredients.

Submitted by christinavt

Makes 8 servings

From the American Diabetes Association. 90% lean ground beef water cumin chili powder cayenne pepper onion salt 6-inch flour or corn tortillas shredded, reduced-fat cheddar cheese shredded lettuce large tomato, diced hot pepper sauce (optional) cvt

Recipe Ingredients for Quick Tacos

1	lb 90% lean ground beef
5/8	cup (1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp) water
1	tsp cumin
1	tbsp chili powder
1/4	tsp cayenne pepper
1	tsp onion salt (109811)
8	medium (6 inch) flour tortilla or corn tortillas
1/2	cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded,
1	cup shredded lettuce
1	large tomato, diced
1/4	tsp hot pepper sauce, or less, to taste (6168)

Recipe Directions for Quick Tacos

Brown beef in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink. Drain fat.
Add water, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and onion salt and simmer 2-4 minutes.
Warm tortillas. Fill each tortilla with 1/4 cup taco meat, 2 tablespoons cheese, lettuce, tomato, and hot pepper sauce.
Lower sodium variation: Use onion powder instead of onion salt.

Categories

Beef, Herbs, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Main Dish, American, Mexican, Saute, Simmer, Sugar-Free

Serving Size 138.0g

Amount Per Serving

Calories

214

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat

9.8g

15%

Saturated Fat

4.2g

21%

Trans Fat

0.4g

Cholesterol

56mg

19%

Sodium

429mg

18%

Total Carbohydrates

12.9g

Dietary Fiber

1.9g

Sugars

0.9g

Protein

18.3g

Vitamin A 12%	•	Vitamin C 7%
Calcium 11%	•	Iron 13%

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Health Information

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

Good points

Low in sugar

High in phosphorus

High in selenium

High in vitamin B12

High in zinc

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