Confetti Beef Tacos

Name: Confetti Beef Tacos
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican/Latin
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner); 2 teaspoons chile powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 can (11 ounces) corn, drained; 1 cup prepared chunky salsa; 8 taco shells; Shredded Monterey Jack cheese, thinly sliced lettuce, sliced ripe olives, chopped tomatoes (optional)

Seasoned Ground Beef is mixed with corn and chunky salsa for a twist on the classic taco.

20
min
4
SERVINGS
380
Cal
30 g
Protein

Test Kitchen Tips

Use the pan size specified in the recipe. If the pan is too small, the beef will be crowded and browning will be inhibited. If the pan is too large, overcooking may result.

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Ingredients & Cooking

Ingredients:

1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
2 teaspoons chile powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (11 ounces) corn, drained
1 cup prepared chunky salsa
8 taco shells

Toppings:

Shredded Monterey Jack cheese, thinly sliced lettuce, sliced ripe olives, chopped tomatoes (optional)

Cooking:

Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into small crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings, as necessary; season with chile powder and salt, as desired.

Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.

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

Test Kitchen Tips

Use the pan size specified in the recipe. If the pan is too small, the beef will be crowded and browning will be inhibited. If the pan is too large, overcooking may result.

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Nutrition Information

382 CALORIES

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5.4g SAT FAT

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30g PROTEIN

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3.9 mg IRON

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7.2 mg ZINC

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

Nutrition information per serving using 93% lean ground beef: 382 Calories; 136.8 Calories from fat; 15.2g Total Fat (5.4 g Saturated Fat; 0.2 g Trans Fat; 2.5 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 5.5 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 84 mg Cholesterol; 1070 mg Sodium; 32 g Total Carbohydrate; 4.8 g Dietary Fiber; 6.3 g Total Sugars; 30 g Protein; 0 g Added Sugars; 63 mg Calcium; 3.9 mg Iron; 725 mg Potassium; 0 mcg Vitamin D; 0.2 mg Riboflavin; 8.1 mg NE Niacin; 0.6 mg Vitamin B₆; 2.8 mcg Vitamin B₁₂; 339 mg Phosphorus; 7.2 mg Zinc; 23 mcg Selenium; 111 mg Choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline; and a good source of Dietary Fiber, Potassium, and Riboflavin.

413 CALORIES

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7.1g SAT FAT

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25g PROTEIN

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3.2 mg IRON

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5.7 mg ZINC

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

Nutrition information per serving using 80% lean ground beef, 1/4 recipe: 413 Calories; 183.6 Calories from fat; 20.4g Total Fat (7.1 g Saturated Fat; 0.6 g Trans Fat; 2.5 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 8 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 68 mg Cholesterol; 1067 mg Sodium; 32 g Total Carbohydrate; 4.8 g Dietary Fiber; 6.3 g Total Sugars; 25 g Protein; 0 g Added Sugars; 73.3 mg Calcium; 3.2 mg Iron; 643 mg Potassium; 0 mcg Vitamin D; 0.2 mg Riboflavin; 8.6 mg NE Niacin; 0.5 mg Vitamin B₆; 2.1 mcg Vitamin B₁₂; 291 mg Phosphorus; 5.7 mg Zinc; 18.5 mcg Selenium; 81.5 mg Choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Dietary Fiber, Iron, Potassium, Riboflavin, and Choline.