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Easy Beef Tacos

Tacos are as easy as 1, 2, 3! Olé!
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 30 min
Makes: 10 tacos
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1pound lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa
10Old El Paso® taco shells
1/2head lettuce, shredded
1medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
1cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
Serve with...
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Total Time: 7 hours 10 min
1.Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
2.Stir salsa into beef. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour beef mixture into large serving bowl.
3.Heat taco shells as directed on package. Serve taco shells with beef mixture, lettuce, tomato and cheese.
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Variation
Want a veggie version? Open a 16-ounce can of Old El Paso® refried beans, and place in a microwavable bowl. Cover and microwave on High, stirring a few times with a wooden spoon, until hot. Spoon beans into a serving bowl, and serve with the salsa and other taco toppings.
Special Touch
Craving salad? Place lettuce in a large bowl or on a large serving platter. Top with the chopped tomato, cheese, cooked beef and salsa. Sprinkle with 2 cups crushed tortilla chips.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 190 (Calories from Fat 100 ); Total Fat 11 g (Saturated Fat 5 g); Cholesterol 40 mg; Sodium 320 mg; Total Carbohydrate 10 g (Dietary Fiber 1 g); Protein 12 Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8 %; Vitamin C 6 %; Calcium 8 %; Iron 6 Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat; 1 Fat 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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