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

 * 1) Heat taco shells as directed on package.
 * 2) Brown ground beef and onion in a frying pan.
 * 3) Drain off excess fat.
 * 4) Stir in tomato sauce and chili powder.
 * 5) Bring to a boil.
 * 6) Reduce heat.
 * 7) Cook 10 to 15 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally, until mixture is dry and crumbly.
 * 8) Fill heated taco shells with approximately 2 tablespoons meat mixture.
 * 9) Mix tomato, lettuce, and cheese.
 * 10) Spoon about 2 tablespoons over beef in taco shells.
 * 11) Drizzle with taco sauce, as desired.