Confetti Beef Tacos

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Preparation facts

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

2 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 can (11 ounces) corn, drained

1 cup prepared chunky salsa

12 taco shells, warmed

Toppings:

1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 cup thinly sliced lettuce

1/2 cup sliced ripe olives

1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

Directions

Brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink, breaking up into small crumbles. Pour off drippings; season with chili powder and salt.

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

Recipe courtesy of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 612
Calories from Fat 306 (50%)
% Daily Value*
53%Total Fat 34g
64%Saturated Fat 12.8g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Monounsaturated Fat 12.1g
33%Cholesterol 100mg
48%Sodium 1145mg
21%Potassium 723mg
15%Total Carbohydrate 46g
27%Dietary Fiber 6.9g
Sugars 6g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
68%Protein 34g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.