Confetti Beef Tacos

Make it a Meal

Add these dishes to make a full meal:

Mexican Rice Casserole with Chiles and Cheese

Grilled Zucchini

Banana-Caramel Parfait

Wine Pairings

Recipe courtesy of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association

Preparation facts

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

2 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 can (11 ounces) corn, drained

1 cup prepared chunky salsa

12 taco shells, warmed

Toppings:

1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 cup thinly sliced lettuce

1/2 cup sliced ripe olives

1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

Directions

Brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink, breaking up into small crumbles. Pour off drippings; season with chili powder and salt.

Stir in corn and salsa; heat through. Serve in taco shells with toppings.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Calories 612

Calories from Fat 306 (50%)

% Daily Value*

53%Total Fat 34g

64%Saturated Fat 12.8g

Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g

Monounsaturated Fat 12.1g

33%Cholesterol 100mg

48%Sodium 1145mg

21%Potassium 723mg

15%Total Carbohydrate 46g

27%Dietary Fiber 6.9g

Sugars 6g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

68%Protein 34g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

2006-09-07

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