Mexican Beef Recipe

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Mexican Beef Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

5 10 15

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup water
4 taco shells, flour tortillas or tortilla chips
Shredded cheddar cheese, sliced ripe olives, shredded lettuce, sour cream and salsa, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, coriander, salt and oregano.
Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with taco shells. Garnish with toppings if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1/2 cup taco meat and 1 taco shell equals 237 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 56 mg cholesterol, 430 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 21 g protein.

Originally published as Mexican Beef in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2006, p222