Tex-Mex Tacos
Tacos from a fast food restaurant can contain as much as 380 mg of sodium each. Make them at home and save over 210 mg of sodium per taco!
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp Taco Seasoning
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3⁄4 cup water
- 10 taco shells
- 1 cup grated low-fat cheddar cheese
- 1⁄4 cup Tex-Mex Grilling Sauce, prepared
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup water
- 1⁄4 cup vinegar
- 1⁄3 cup brown sugar
- 1⁄4 cup molasses
- 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Fajita Seasoning
- 2 tbsp Dijon-style mustard
- 1 cup shredded Romaine lettuce
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1 cup low-fat sour cream
Preparation
- Brown beef in a frying pan. Drain fat and sprinkle with Taco Seasoning and cornstarch. Add water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Heat taco shells and spoon in meat mixture. Top each with remaining ingredients and serve immediately.
Epicure Products Used
Nutritional Information
Per serving(1 taco): Calories 220, Fat 11 g (Saturated 5 g, 0.3 0 g), Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g (Fiber 1 g, Sugars 3 g), Protein 17 g.