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Ultimate Tacos

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 12
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Refried beans add flavour, texture and extra fibre too!
Created Dec 14, 2023
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Ingredients

  • 1 can (14fl oz/398 mL) Old El Paso* Refried Beans
  • 1 cup (250 mL) Old El Paso* Thick N’ Chunky Salsa
  • 1 pkg (12 count) Old El Paso* Taco Shells
  • 1 lb lean (500 g) ground beef
  • 2 tsp (10mL) chili powder
  • Old El Paso* Thick N’ Chunky Salsa or Taco Sauce
  • Toppings (shredded lettuce and cheese, chopped tomato, sour cream, etc.)

Steps

  •  
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  •  
    2
    Combine 1 cup (250 mL) refried beans with 3 tbsp (45 mL) of the salsa. Spoon about 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the bean mixture into the bottom of each taco shell.
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    3
    Stand filled taco shells upright in a 13x9 inch (23x33 cm) baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes until heated through.
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    4
    Brown ground beef in skillet over medium-high heat; drain. Stir in remaining refried beans and salsa, chili powder and 1/4 cup (50 mL) water.
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    5
    Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes until thickened. Fill the heated shells with beef filling, taco sauce or salsa and toppings. Serve immediately.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    Tip: For a lighter but just as delicious option, try substituting ground turkey or chicken in place of beef.

Nutrition Information

318 Calories, 13g Total Fat, 21g Protein, 28g Total Carbs, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12 tacos
Calories
318
Total Fat
13g
Saturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
44mg
Sodium
814mg
Total Carbs
28g
Dietary Fiber
6g
Sugars
3g
Protein
21g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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