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Several beef tacos in hard taco shells on a round wooden platter filled with lettuce and tomatoes.

Easiest Beef Tacos

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 6
Calories 362

Ingredients 

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil Or vegetable oil
  • 1 Zucchini Medium, shredded
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 can Beef 24 ounces, drained
  • 1 can Black beans 14 ounces, low-sodium, drained
  • ¼ cup Salsa
  • 3 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning Salt-free, see notes
  • Salt To taste
  • Ground Black Pepper To taste
  • 12 Corn Tortillas Hard or soft
  • 3 Tomatoes Optional; plum tomatoes
  • 1 head Lettuce Optional; shredded
  • 1 Jalapeño Pepper Optional; thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Cheese Optional; shredded, low-fat
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Optional; low-fat
  • Lime Optional; wedges for serving
  • Cilantro Optional

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Large Skillet

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the shredded zucchini and garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes, or until the liquid from the zucchini has mostly cooked off.
  • Add in the drained can of beef, beans, salsa, and taco seasoning, and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and use two forks to shred the beef into bite-size pieces. Continue to cook over low heat until the beef and beans are warmed through, adding a splash of water if it’s getting too dry. Taste, and add salt and pepper as needed.
  • To serve, place a spoonful of the beef mixture in each tortilla, and add toppings of your choice (diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, jalapeño, cheese, and sour cream). If using, sprinkle with cilantro and serve with a lime wedge on the side.

Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easiest Beef Tacos
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
362
Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
30
mg
10
%
Sodium
 
340
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
679
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
42
g
14
%
Fiber
 
10
g
42
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
 
1535
IU
31
%
Vitamin C
 
21
mg
25
%
Calcium
 
239
mg
24
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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