Beef Tacos
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Beef tacos are a flavorful dish made with seasoned ground beef wrapped in a soft tortilla. A highlight of this dish is its protein content, providing 8.86g of protein per serving.
This item is served in various meal programs across New York City, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, catering, and CACFP.
Popular Home Recipes for Beef Tacos
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Beef Tacos shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Savor the classic taste of beef tacos, a family favorite that combines seasoned ground beef with fresh toppings in a soft tortilla wrap.
Ingredients
- •1 lb ground beef
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •1 packet taco seasoning
- •12 small flour tortillas
- •1 cup shredded lettuce
- •1 cup diced tomatoes
- •1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- •1/2 cup sour cream
- •1 medium avocado, sliced
Instructions
- 1Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
- 3Stir in taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water, simmer for 5 minutes.
- 4Warm tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
- 5Assemble tacos by placing beef mixture in tortillas and topping with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and avocado.
Chef Tips
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Store leftover beef mixture in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.