USDA Beef Tacos

==Description ==
Calories per serving (2 tacos without taco sauce): About 270
* Source: FOOD—by U.S. Department of Agriculture
* Typed for you by Karen Mintzias
* Serves: 6
== Ingredients ==
* 12 taco shells, fully cooked
* 1 lb ground beef
* ¼ cup onion, chopped
* 8 ounces tomato sauce
* 2 teaspoons chili powder
* 1 cup tomato, chopped
* 1 cup lettuce, shredded
* 2 ounces natural sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
* taco sauce, as desired
== Directions ==
# Heat taco shells as directed on package.
# Brown ground beef and onion in a frying pan.
# Drain off excess fat.
# Stir in tomato sauce and chili powder.
# Bring to a boil.
# Reduce heat.
# Cook 10 to 15 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally, until mixture is dry and crumbly.
# Fill heated taco shells with approximately 2 tablespoons meat mixture.
# Mix tomato, lettuce, and cheese.
# Spoon about 2 tablespoons over beef in taco shells.
# Drizzle with taco sauce, as desired.
Category:Ground beef Recipes
Category:Taco Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes
Category:Cheddar Recipes
Category:Lettuce Recipes