Half Pound Tacos
How to feed tacos to a family of four with only a half pound of beef.
Ingredients
- 8 oz ground beef (80/20 works fine)
- 1 15-oz can chili beans (do not drain)
- 2 Tbs tomato paste
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a medium pan, breaking it up as you do so. Drain if necessary.
- Add the onions and cook, stirring every once in a while, until they are softened.
- Add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until the tomato paste is slightly browned.
- Add the cumin and garlic and stir to combine.
- Add the beans and all their liquid.
- Reduce the heat and simmer 5-10 minutes until thickened.
- Use a potato masher to mash some of the beans for a thicker consistency.
Notes
Nutritional values are calculated using 80/20 ground beef and do not include tortillas or additional toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Half Pound Tacos
Serving Size
2 tacos
Amount per Serving
Calories
83
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
20
mg
7
%
Sodium
53
mg
2
%
Potassium
147
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
0.5
g
2
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
64
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
12
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.