Rockin' Tacos

Spicy tomatoes add a kick to taco recipe of soft tortillas filled with seasoned beef, lettuce and Cheddar cheese

Hands On: 25 | Total: 25 | Makes: 6 servings (2 tacos each)

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground sirloin beef (90% lean)
  • 2 cans (10 oz each) Ro*TelŪ Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, divided
  • 1 pkg (1.25 oz each) 30% less sodium taco seasoning mix
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 12 flour tortillas (6 inch), warmed

Ingredients (Continued):

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup water

Directions

  1. Cook beef in large skillet over medium-high heat about 7 minutes or until crumbled and no longer pink, stirring occasionally; drain. Add 1 can undrained tomatoes and seasoning mix; mix well. Stir in water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Meanwhile, drain remaining can of tomatoes; set aside.
  3. Spoon meat mixture evenly onto tortillas; top with lettuce, drained tomatoes and cheese.

Cook's Tips

For a milder flavor, use Ro*TelŪ Mild Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies. Draining the liquid off the second can of tomatoes reduces the spiciness of the tomatoes used on top of the tacos.