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Beef Tacos With Guacamole

12 Servings

280 Cals

Description

These beef tacos with guacamole are a classic but are anything but basic! You can never have too many mashed Avocados From Mexico, so pile your tacos high with some extra goodness, leafy greens, and shredded cheese, and crunch your way to the good life. Warning: You’ll be coming back for seconds.

1 T. vegetable oil

1 c. chopped onion

3/4 c. shredded carrot

1 lb. lean ground beef

2 t. taco seasoning

1/2 t. salt, divided

1 ea. 12-oz. jar salsa (about 1-1/2 c.)

2 ea. Avocados From Mexico, halved, pitted, and peeled

1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped

2 T. lime juice

12 ea. taco shells

2 c. shredded lettuce

2 c. Mexican blend cheese, shredded

Recipe makes 12 servings

Serving size 1 serving

calories 780

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 17g 21%

Saturated Fat 6g 30%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat g

Monounsaturated Fat g

Cholesterol 45mg 15%

Sodium 380mg 17%

Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%

Dietary Fiber 4g 15%

Total Sugars 2g

Includes 0g Added Sugars

Protein 17g

Vitamin D 0.09mcg 0%

Calcium 153mg 10%

Iron 2mg 15%

Potassium 470mg 10%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contriburtes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Did you know?

THE AVOCADO IS A FRUIT, NOT A VEGETABLE?

Learn more about the amazing avocado, including its rich history, cultural impact and tasty ways to eat this delicious superfood in guacamole as well as other dishes!

In large skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat.

Add onion; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes; remove 1/2 cup of the onion; set aside.

Add carrot to onion in skillet; cook and stir 1 minute.

Add beef; cook and stir until browned, breaking up large chunks as you stir, about 10 minutes; spoon off any fat from pan.

Stir in taco seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 1 minute longer.

Add salsa.

Cook and stir until hot and thickened, about 5 minutes.

For guacamole: In small bowl, mash together avocado, cilantro, lime juice, reserved remaining onion, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Divide lettuce equally among taco shells; top each with about 1/4 cup beef mixture.

Divide 1–1/2 cups of the cheese into shells.

Top each with guacamole; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

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