Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 6 of 9 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 113 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Lettuce | 1 cup shredded (36g) | 5 |
| Taco Shell | not in our table | 0 |
| Taco | not in our table | 0 |
| Sauce | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
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 intomato 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.
9.Fill heated taco shells with approximately 2 tablespoons meat mixture.
10.Mix tomato, lettuce, and cheese.
11.Spoon about 2 tablespoons over beef in taco shells.
12.Drizzle with taco sauce, as desired.
14.Calories per serving (2 tacos without taco sauce): About 270
16.Source: FOOD -- by U.S. Department of Agriculture
17.Typed for you by Karen Mintzias
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Category: Recipes
Category: Recipes by User MA
Category: April 5, 2008
Category: April 2008
Category: USDA Recipes
Category: Beef Recipes
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