Family Fiesta Soft Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1 pound extra-lean ground beef or turkey
• 1 can (4 ounces) diced, mild green chiles
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, no salt added, drained
• 1/2 cup drained canned corn
• 1/2 cup drained and rinsed canned red kidney beans
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• Spray oil
• 8 8-inch whole-wheat flour tortillas, warmed according to package directions
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey
• Jack cheese
• 1 cup finely shredded lettuce
• 1 cup diced avocados

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until lightly browned, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Add beef and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
2. Add chiles, tomatoes, corn, beans, chili powder, cumin and pepper and stir until heated through, about 3 minutes.
3. Season to taste with salt, if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl and keep warm.
4. To serve, plate up warm tortillas, dish up cheese, lettuce, and avocado (if desired). Serve with taco meat filling. Assemble and enjoy.

Preparation Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Serves

Serves 8

Source

Can Manufacturers Institute

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