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
398 Calories
4.2g SAT FAT
26g PROTEIN
3.2 mg IRON
5.5 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
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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