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All American Beef Tacos Worth Making!

These All-American tacos are the perfect family-friendly recipe to make on Taco Tuesday!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 272 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 2 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 12 Crunchy Corn Taco Shells warmed
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 ½ cups iceberg lettuce shredded
  • salsa for serving
  • guacamole for serving
  • sour cream for serving

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet, cook the meat with seasoning over medium-high heat while breaking up the chunks with a wooden spoon into small pieces as it cooks. Once cooked, drain off the fat and return the meat to the skillet.
  2. Meanwhile, heat your crunchy taco shells according to the package directions or in the oven preheated to 325F for approx. 6 minutes, or in a toaster oven until golden and crispy.
  3. Assemble the tacos by filling each taco shell with meat, and top it with cheese, lettuce, and any other toppings such as salsa, guacamole, and sour cream. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 2 tacos Calories 272kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 237mg (10%) Potassium 448mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 102IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 272

% Daily Value*

Serving 2 tacos
Calories 272kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 237mg 10%
Potassium 448mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 102IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 3mg 17%

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