Queso Beef Takis® Fuego® Tacos

These easy beef tacos are low in prep time and high in flavor—the perfect combo, if you ask us. Fresh pepper-spiked pico de gallo and creamy queso sauce top savory, spicy beef Takis® tacos for an unforgettable meal. Plate them up for a party, or keep them all to yourself. Either way, they're ready for munching in just 25 minutes!
Prep 25 Minutes
Total Time 25 Minutes
Servings 10

Ingredient List

  • 1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1 package (4.7 oz) Old El Paso™ Stand ‘N Stuff™ Takis® Fuego® Taco Shells (10 shells), heated as directed on package
  • 1 1/4 cups Old El Paso™ Shredded 4 Cheese Blend (5 oz)
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded lettuce
  • 3/4 cup pico de gallo
  • 1/2 cup from1 bottle (9 oz) Old El Paso™ Creamy Queso Sauce
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Preparation

  1. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 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.
  2. Divide beef among heated shells; top with cheese, lettuce and pico de gallo. Drizzle with sauce.

Expert Tips

  • Serve these spicy Takis® tacos with your favorite Takis® chips!
  • To save time, opt for preshredded bagged lettuce and precut pico de gallo from the deli section of the grocery store.
  • Want more heat? Try sliced fresh jalapeño chile, or drizzle Takis® tacos with your favorite hot sauce.

Nutrition

  • 1 Taco Calories 240 (Calories from Fat 130);  Total Fat 14g (Saturated Fat 6g ,Trans Fat 0g);  Cholesterol 45mg;  Sodium 610mg;  Potassium 130mg;  Total Carbohydrate 15g (Dietary Fiber 1g ,Sugars 1g);  Protein 12g
  • % Daily Value: Vitamin A 2%;  Vitamin C 2%;  Calcium 10%;  Iron 8%
  • Exchanges: 1/2 Starch;  1/2 Other Carbohydrate;  1/2 High-Fat Meat;  1 Fat
  • Carbohydrate Choice: 1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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