Ingredient List
- 1 box (4.7 oz) Old El Paso™ Stand 'n Stuff Taco Shells (10 Count)
- 1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
- 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
- 2/3 cup water
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz)
- 3/4 cup salsa
Preparation
- Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Place taco shells standing up and together in dish; set aside.
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture has thickened. Remove from heat.
- To assemble, place 2 tablespoons cheese in bottom of each shell. Top each with about 1/4 cup beef mixture. Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup cheese over filled tacos.
- Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with salsa.
Expert Tips
- Make it your own by adding your favorite taco toppings, like shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, sliced jalapeño chiles, chopped red onion, lime wedges, cilantro leaves, guacamole or sour cream.
- Make these tacos a complete meal by adding a side of your favorite rice, such as cilantro-lime rice. Simply cook rice as desired; stir in fresh cilantro leaves and freshly squeezed lime juice with a dash of salt.
- For a fresher taste, opt for prepared pico de gallo in place of the salsa.
Nutrition
- 1 Taco Calories 250 (Calories from Fat 140); Total Fat 16g (Saturated Fat 7g ,Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 50mg; Sodium 540mg; Potassium 160mg; Total Carbohydrate 12g (Dietary Fiber 1g ,Sugars 0g); Protein 14g
- % Daily Value: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 20%; Iron 8%
- Exchanges: 1 Other Carbohydrate; 1 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat
- Carbohydrate Choice: 1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet