Beef Crispy Flour Tacos

Name: Beef Crispy Flour Tacos
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef; 2 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix; 3 2/3 cup water; 4 1 box (8 count) Old El Paso™ crispy flour tortilla shells, heated as directed on box; 5 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz); 6 1 cup shredded lettuce; 7 1 cup diced tomato

Traditional and easy beef tacos in a crispy flour tortilla--crispy, cheesy, beefy goodness.

25 Minutes Prep

25 Minutes Total

8 Servings

Ingredient List

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
2/3 cup water
1 box (8 count) Old El Paso™ crispy flour tortilla shells, heated as directed on box
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup diced tomato

Preparation

In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Divide beef mixture among heated shells; top with cheese, lettuce and tomato.

Expert Tips

Try these additional fresh toppings: sliced jalapeño chiles, taco sauce, sour cream, chopped avocado.
Heating shells before filling provides the perfect crispness for your tacos.

Nutrition

1 Taco: Calories 250 (Calories from Fat 130); Total Fat 15g (Saturated Fat 7g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 50mg; Sodium 480mg; Potassium 230mg; Total Carbohydrate 15g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 15g % Daily Value: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 15%; Iron 8% Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Medium-Fat Meat, 1/2 High-Fat Meat, 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1