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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (552g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning

Calories 250
Calories from Fat 153 (61%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 17.0g 26%
Saturated Fat 6.7g 33%
Monounsaturated Fat 7.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Trans Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 77mg 25%
Sodium 76mg 3%
Potassium 357mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 1.6g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 0%
Sugars 0.6g
Protein 21.3g 42%

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Tacos

Recipe #208542 | 15 min | 15 min prep | add private note
mama's kitchen

By: mama's kitchen
Jan 31, 2007

This is how we enjoy tacos! You can use my Taco Seasoning - Budget Friendly Seasoning for Tacos, Burritos.., 166030. I am very bad about measuring and recording exact amounts. Needless to say, I am very nervous about making this recipe public. Please taste the finished product and adjust to your liking.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Toppings

  • lettuce, shredded (optional)
  • cheese, shredded (optional)
  • tomato, seeded and chopped (optional)
  • sour cream (optional)
  • sliced jalapenos (optional)
  • leftover corn (optional)
  • leftover beans (optional)
  • leftover rice (optional)
  • avocado (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook meat, onion, garlic and cilantro stirring often til meat is no longer pink. Drain fat.
  2. 2
    Add seasoning and 3/4 cup water or beer to meat mixture and stir to blend. Only use beer if you like beer! lol You could also use half beer and half water. DH always comes in and adds a glug or two from his can behind my back so I never know exactly how much is in there! grrrr.
  3. 3
    Simmer til liquid has evaporated.
  4. 4
    Serve with desired toppings. Get creative! Use what you like!
  5. 5
    This can fill tortillas, corn or flour, or be used to top corn or tortilla chips. When I make this I make a taco salad on my plate, dd makes that or some tacos and dh always makes nachos putting only cheese on top and microwaving til the cheese is melty. To each his own! I get three different meals with one skillet! Happy mama!

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From: mommyoffour

On Sep 12, 2009

Very very good. I normally just use the pkg. but we really liked the added ingredients to this. I used the beer, cilantro and sugar. I will use this recipe from now on. Thank you for sharing this yummy recipe with us.

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  • From: bakingmama83

    On Apr 11, 2009

    LOVE THIS! Such a great twist on the plain ol' taco meat. I feed very picky eaters, and I've had 4 requests for this in less then 2 weeks! The beer is so different, and gives it a great added flavor!

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    From: MsSally

    On Jun 26, 2007

    I loved this. I would have never thought of putting beer instead of water. I tasted as is and it was great. We like beans added to our filling, so I added a can of refried beans to the mix and it was great that way too.

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    From: Dreamer in Ontario

    On Jun 14, 2008

    Very good tacos! I had salsa, chopped tomatoes, lettuce, corn, refried beans and grated cheese available for garnishes. Made for ZWT4

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