Epicure Recipes

Tex-Mex Tacos

Cinco de MayoBeefLow-sodiumGluten-freeSugar ConsciousDinnerLunch

35 min

10 tacos

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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

  1. Brown beef in a frying pan. Drain fat and sprinkle with Taco Seasoning and cornstarch. Add water and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. 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.