Texas Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes drained
- 1 1/3 cups corn thawed if frozen
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 20 taco shells
- Shredded lettuce optional
- Chopped fresh tomatoes optional
- Reduced-fat sour cream optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, red bell pepper, and onion over medium heat until the beef is thoroughly cooked and the vegetables are tender, about 8-10 minutes. Make sure to crumble the beef as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the drained diced tomatoes, corn, tomato sauce, chili powder, and salt to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the cooked brown rice. Continue to cook until the entire mixture is heated through.
- Fill the warmed taco shells with the beef and rice mixture. If desired, top with shredded lettuce, chopped fresh tomatoes, and a dollop of reduced-fat sour cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 19gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 386mgPotassium: 579mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1053IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 3mg
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