Family Fiesta Soft Tacos Recipe

Name: Family Fiesta Soft Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; ½ cup diced onion; 1 lb extra lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (4 ounce) candiced mild green chilies; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, no salt added, drained; ½ cup drained canned corn; ½ cup drained and rinsed canned red kidney beans; salt, to taste (optional); cooking spray; 8 (8 inch) whole-wheat flour tortillas, warm according to package directions; ½ cup fancy shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 cup finely shredded lettuce; 1 cup diced avocado (optional)

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
½ cup diced onion
1 lb extra lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (4 ounce) candiced mild green chilies
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, no salt added, drained
½ cup drained canned corn
½ cup drained and rinsed canned red kidney beans
salt, to taste (optional)
cooking spray
8 (8 inch) whole-wheat flour tortillas, warm according to package directions
½ cup fancy shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup finely shredded lettuce
1 cup diced avocado (optional)

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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add onion and saute until lightly browned, stirring often, about 4 minutes.
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Add beef and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
4
Add chili powder, cumin, pepper, chiles, tomatoes, corn, and beans and stir until heated through, about 3 minutes.
5
Season to taste with salt, if needed.
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Transfer to a serving bowl and keep warm.
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To serve the original Family Fiesta Soft Tacos, plate up warm tortillas, dish up the cheese, lettuce, and avocado (if desired).
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Serve with taco meat filling.
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Assemble and enjoy.
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To please a different palate, you can easily prepare one of the following variations.
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For each of these options that are designed to serve two, youll prepare the taco meat filling as instructed in the base recipe.
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Then youll take a portion of the taco meat and easily turn it into a different dish.
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Nutritional Information Per Serving:
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Calories 300; Total fat 10g; Saturated fat 2.5g; Cholesterol 45mg; Sodium 400mg; Carbohydrate 30g; Fiber 4g; Protein 20g; Vitamin A 20%DV*; Vitamin C 25%DV; Calcium 8%DV; Iron 20%DV.
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*Daily Value.

1063

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, ½ cup diced onion, 1 lb extra lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Family Fiesta Soft Tacos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Family Fiesta Soft Tacos

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