Cheesy Beef and Green Chile Spicy Tacos

Cheesy Beef and Green Chile Spicy Tacos

Get big, bold beef and chile flavor fast with these fun weeknight tacos.
  • 15 Minutes Prep
    25 Minutes Total
  • 10 Servings

Ingredient List

  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
  • 10 Old El Paso™ bold spicy taco shells
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • Make it FRESH toppings, as desired (see below)
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Preparation

  1. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix, water and green chiles. Cook 30 to 60 seconds longer or until liquid is absorbed.
  2. Heat shells as directed on package. Serve with beef mixture, cheese, sour cream, green onions and toppings.

Expert Tips

  • Ideas for Make it FRESH toppings: sliced fresh jalapeños, diced tomato, shredded lettuce, fresh cilantro leaves, fresh lime wedges.
  • For a pretty sour cream topping, spoon into a resealable food-storage plastic bag; cut one corner, and squeeze a zigzag of sour cream on top of each taco.

Nutrition

Calories220(Calories from Fat130),Total Fat14g(Saturated Fat7g,Trans Fat0g),Cholesterol40mgSodium400mgTotal Carbohydrate12g(Dietary Fiber0g Sugars0g),Protein11g;% Daily Value*:Vitamin A8%;Vitamin C4%;Calcium10%;Iron8%; Exchanges:0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat; Carbohydrate Choices:1 *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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