Ingredient List
- 1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 packet (.85 oz) Old El Paso™ Chorizo Taco Seasoning Mix
- 1 box (4.7 oz) Old El Paso™ Stand 'n Stuff Taco Shells (10 Count), heated as directed on package
- 1 1/4 cups Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
- 1 1/4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup cooked corn kernels
- 1/4 cup chopped white onion
- 1 cup guacamole
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- Lime wedges, if desired
Preparation
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 6 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.
- Divide warm beef mixture among heated taco shells. Top with cheese, lettuce, corn, onion, guacamole and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Expert Tips
- No guacamole? Top with chopped avocado.
- Switch it up: Try using ground pork instead of ground beef in the tacos. Cook ground pork over medium-high heat 7 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; do not drain. Continue with recipe.
Nutrition
- 1 Taco Calories 240 (Calories from Fat 120); Total Fat 14g (Saturated Fat 6g ,Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 45mg; Sodium 430mg; Potassium 220mg; Total Carbohydrate 15g (Dietary Fiber 2g ,Sugars 2g); Protein 12g
- % Daily Value: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 10%; Iron 8%
- Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Fat
- Carbohydrate Choice: 1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet