Healthy Latin American Recipes Healthy Mexican Recipes Healthy Taco Recipes Healthy Beef Taco Recipes The EatingWell Taco 4.4 (8) 5 Reviews Building the perfect taco is a very personal task--cheese under meat, cheese on top, no cheese at all? This is just our recommendation. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 22, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. 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Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Cook Time: 55 mins Additional Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings, 2 filled tacos each Nutrition Profile: Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugar High-Protein Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 12 6-inch corn tortillas Canola oil cooking spray ¾ teaspoon chili powder, divided ¼ teaspoon salt, divided 8 ounces 93%-lean ground beef 8 ounces 99%-lean ground turkey breast ½ cup chopped onion 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles, preferably Rotel brand (see Tip), or 1 1/4 cups petite-diced tomatoes ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile or 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon dried oregano 3 cups shredded romaine lettuce ¾ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese ¾ cup diced tomatoes ¾ cup prepared salsa ¼ cup diced red onion Directions To prepare taco shells: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Working with 6 tortillas at a time, wrap in a barely damp cloth or paper towel and microwave on High until steamed, about 30 seconds. Lay the tortillas on a clean work surface and coat both sides with cooking spray; sprinkle a little chili powder and salt on one side. Carefully drape each tortilla over two bars of the oven rack. Bake until crispy, 7 to 10 minutes. Repeat with the remaining 6 tortillas. To prepare taco meat: Place beef, turkey and onion in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain off fat. Wipe out the pan. Return the meat to the pan and add tomatoes, cumin, ground chipotle (or chili powder) and oregano. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated, 3 to 6 minutes. To assemble tacos: Fill each shell with a generous 3 tablespoons taco meat, 1/4 cup lettuce, 1 tablespoon each cheese, tomato and salsa and 1 teaspoon onion. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Store taco shells in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat at 375°F for 1 to 2 minutes before serving. Cover and refrigerate taco meat for up to 1 day. Reheat just before serving. Tip: Look for Rotel brand diced tomatoes with green chiles--original or mild, depending on your spice preference--and set the heat level with either ground chipotle chile (adds smoky heat) or chili powder (adds rich chili taste without extra spice). To warm tortillas, wrap in barely damp paper towels and microwave on High for 30 to 45 seconds or wrap in foil and bake at 300°F until steaming, 5 to 10 minutes. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2007 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 262 Calories 6g Fat 30g Carbs 22g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 2 filled tacos Calories 262 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 30g 11% Dietary Fiber 5g 17% Total Sugars 5g Protein 22g 43% Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Cholesterol 45mg 15% Vitamin A 2435IU 49% Vitamin C 10mg 11% Folate 40mcg 10% Sodium 625mg 27% Calcium 120mg 9% Iron 3mg 14% Magnesium 43mg 10% Potassium 254mg 5% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved