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Freshly made Mexican tacos with seasoned meat, corn, and topped with sour cream and cilantro on a wooden serving board.

Texas Tacos

Baked Bree man with beard in formal suit indoors.Michael Steliga
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 10 servings
Calories 295 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes drained
  • 1 1/3 cups corn thawed if frozen
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 20 taco shells
  • Shredded lettuce optional
  • Chopped fresh tomatoes optional
  • Reduced-fat sour cream optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, red bell pepper, and onion over medium heat until the beef is thoroughly cooked and the vegetables are tender, about 8-10 minutes. Make sure to crumble the beef as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
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  • Add the drained diced tomatoes, corn, tomato sauce, chili powder, and salt to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.
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  • Reduce the heat and stir in the cooked brown rice. Continue to cook until the entire mixture is heated through.
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  • Fill the warmed taco shells with the beef and rice mixture. If desired, top with shredded lettuce, chopped fresh tomatoes, and a dollop of reduced-fat sour cream.
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Nutrition

Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 19gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 386mgFiber: 5g
Keyword beef, texas tacos
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