Chorizo Beef and Corn Tacos
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25 Minutes
Prep
25 Minutes Total
- 10 Servings
Ingredient List
- 1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ Chorizo Taco Seasoning Mix
- 1 package (10 count) Old El Paso™ Stand ‘N Stuff™ Taco Shells, heated as directed on package
- 1 1/4 cups Old El Paso™ Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese (5 oz)
- 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
10 servings (1 taco each)
1 Taco Calories 240 (Calories from Fat 120); Total Fat 14g (Saturated Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 45mg; Sodium 430mg; 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 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat, 1 Fat
Carbohydrate Choice: 1
1 Taco Calories 240 (Calories from Fat 120); Total Fat 14g (Saturated Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 45mg; Sodium 430mg; 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 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat, 1 Fat
Carbohydrate Choice: 1
