Beef Picadillo Tacos
Beef Picadillo Tacos, a Texas Favorites beef recipe, ready in 30 minutes, serves 4 Servings, 3 tacos each.
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Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4 , 3 tacos each
Ingredients: 10
Ingredients
Optional Toppings
Preparation
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Step 1
Heat a large nonstick skillet over MEDIUM heat until hot. Add Ground Beef and cook 8-10 minutes, breaking beef into small crumbles and stirring occasionally.
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Step 2
Add onion, garlic and tomatoes. Stir to combine and cook until beef is no longer pink and vegetables have softened.
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Step 3
Reduce heat, season with salt, pepper and cumin. Serve warm with corn tortillas and toppings of choice.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information per serving: 398 Calories; 138 Calories from fat; 15.5 g Total Fat (4.2 g Saturated Fat; 4.7 g Monounsaturated Fat); 69.6 mg Cholesterol; 568.3 mg Sodium; 37.9 g Total Carbohydrate; 1.2 g Dietary Fiber; 26.2 g Protein; 3.2 mg Iron; 531.7 mg Potassium; 0.1 mg Thiamin; 0.2 mg Riboflavin; 7.7 mg Niacin (NE); 0.4 mg Vitamin B6; 2.2 mcg Vitamin B12; 5.5 mg Zinc; 17.2 mcg Selenium; 76.9 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Niacin (NE), Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium. It is a good source of Iron, Potassium, Riboflavin, and Choline.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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