Fast Beef Tacos
Recipe: #35269
July 17, 2020
Categories: Ground Beef, Lettuce, Mexican, Game/Sports Day, Oven Bake, No Eggs, Non-Dairy, Beef Dinner, Mexican Dinner, Ground Beef Dinner, more
"From one of our national supermarkets, recipe from their weekly catalogue of their specials for the week. Times are estimated."
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (194.8 g)
- Calories 480.3
- Total Fat - 29.7 g
- Saturated Fat - 9.7 g
- Cholesterol - 128.9 mg
- Sodium - 221.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 14.7 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1.9 g
- Sugars - 1.1 g
- Protein - 36.5 g
- Calcium - 41.5 mg
- Iron - 4.4 mg
- Vitamin C - 1 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Step 2
Place the taco shells on a large baking tray and bake for 5 mins or until heated through.
Step 3
Meanwhile, add the mince to a non-stick frying pan over high heat and cook, stirring, for 5 mins or until the mince changes colour and then add the chile con carne seasoning and 3/4 cup (185ml) water and cook, stirring, for 5 mins or until the mince mixture thickens.
Step 4
Divide the taco shells among serving plates and fill taco shells with the mince mixture, lettuce and capsicum.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Choose ground beef with a high fat content for the most flavourful tacos.
- If you can't find the Mexico Chile Con Carne Seasoning, you can substitute with your own blend of chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground cumin.
- Substitute ground beef with ground turkey. This substitution will reduce the fat content, while still providing a source of protein.
- Substitute iceberg lettuce with spinach. This substitution will increase the nutrient content, as spinach is a great source of vitamins and minerals.
Vegetarian Tacos Preheat oven to 180°C. Place the taco shells on a large baking tray and bake for 5 mins or until heated through. Meanwhile, add 1 can of black beans to a non-stick pan over high heat and cook, stirring, for 5 mins or until heated through. Add the chili con carne seasoning and 3/4 cup (185ml) water and cook, stirring, for 5 mins or until the mixture thickens. Divide the taco shells among serving plates and fill taco shells with the bean mixture, lettuce and capsicum.
Mexican Street Corn Salad - This delicious and easy-to-make side dish is the perfect accompaniment to beef tacos. The creamy, cheesy and spicy combination of corn, mayonnaise, chili powder, cotija cheese, and lime juice will add a burst of flavor to your meal.
Mexican Rice Pilaf
RECOMMENDED DISH DESCRIPTION: Mexican Rice Pilaf is a great side dish to pair with the Mexican Street Corn Salad. It is a flavorful combination of white rice, onion, garlic, and diced tomatoes. The combination of the two dishes will bring a delicious and unique flavor to your meal.
FAQ
Q: How long should I bake the taco shells?
A: Preheat the oven to 180°C and bake the taco shells on a large baking tray for 5 minutes or until heated through.
Q: What ingredients do I need to make tacos?
A: You will need taco shells, ground beef, onion, garlic, taco seasoning, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and sour cream.
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Fun facts:
The taco shells used in this recipe are a popular Mexican staple. It is believed that the taco was first created in Mexico during the 18th century.
The Chili Con Carne seasoning used in this recipe is believed to have been created in the United States by celebrity chef, Fannie Farmer, in 1896.