Easy Beef Tacos

Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Easy Beef Tacos
30 min.
10
232kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your dinner routine with a dish that's not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make? Look no further than these Easy Beef Tacos! Perfect for gatherings, family dinners, or even a cozy night in, this recipe is designed to serve up to 10 people, making it ideal for entertaining or meal prepping for the week ahead.

With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can whip up a flavorful feast that everyone will love. The star of the show is lean ground beef, cooked to perfection and combined with zesty Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa, creating a mouthwatering filling that’s bursting with flavor. Topped with fresh shredded lettuce, juicy chopped tomatoes, and melty Cheddar cheese, these tacos are a delightful combination of textures and tastes.

What’s more, this recipe is gluten-free, ensuring that everyone at your table can enjoy it without worry. Whether you’re serving them as an appetizer, a snack, or a main course, these Easy Beef Tacos are sure to impress. So gather your friends and family, and get ready to indulge in a taco night that’s both fun and satisfying!

Ingredients

  • pound ground beef 80% lean (at least )
  • 0.5 head lettuce shredded
  • cup salsa thick old el paso®
  • ounces cheddar cheese shredded
  • 10  taco shells old el paso®
  • 0.8 cup tomatoes chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
  2. Stir salsa into beef.
  3. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Pour beef mixture into large serving bowl.
  5. Heat taco shells as directed on package.
  6. Serve taco shells with beef mixture, lettuce, tomato and cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories232kcal
Protein20.54%
Fat60.7%
Carbs18.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.5
Glycemic Load
4.98
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.563043449236%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.08mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.45mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:231.92kcal
11.6%
Fat:15.65g
24.08%
Saturated Fat:6.52g
40.77%
Carbohydrates:10.88g
3.63%
Net Carbohydrates:9.15g
3.33%
Sugar:2.03g
2.26%
Cholesterol:43.54mg
14.51%
Sodium:317.25mg
13.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.91g
23.83%
Vitamin B12:1.09µg
18.18%
Zinc:2.62mg
17.45%
Phosphorus:167.96mg
16.8%
Selenium:10.85µg
15.5%
Vitamin B3:2.54mg
12.69%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
12.24%
Calcium:113.59mg
11.36%
Vitamin K:10.59µg
10.09%
Vitamin A:468.84IU
9.38%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.47%
Potassium:290.49mg
8.3%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.49%
Iron:1.34mg
7.47%
Magnesium:27.75mg
6.94%
Fiber:1.73g
6.92%
Folate:24.37µg
6.09%
Vitamin E:0.78mg
5.2%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.87%
Copper:0.08mg
3.76%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.62%
Vitamin C:2.78mg
3.37%