Kids can cook these tacos as part of dinner for the whole family
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6 Servings
Original recipe yields 6 Servings
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1 lb. lean ground beef
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1 pkg. (35g) taco seasoning mix
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3/4 cup water
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12 lettuce leaves, torn
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1-1/2 cups shredded Cracker Barrel Medium Cheddar Cheese
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1 cup salsa
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3/4 cup sour cream
8
12 taco shells
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 300°F. Crumble meat with wooden spoon in large frying pan. Brown meat; drain. Stir in seasoning mix and water. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium. Simmer 10 min., stirring occasionally. Spoon into serving bowl; cover and keep warm.
Step 2
Meanwhile, tear lettuce into small bite-sized pieces; place in serving bowl. Spoon cheese, salsa and sour cream each into separate serving bowls.
Step 3
Place taco shells on baking sheet. Bake 3 to 5 min. or until crisp.
Step 4
Serve with bowls of seasoned meat, lettuce, cheese, salsa and sour cream. Let everyone build their own tacos.
Kraft Kitchen Tips!
Serving Suggestion
Kids can feel great about making this entree for the family. They can toss a salad and pick fresh fruit for dessert.
Skills Taught
Technique of lettuce tearing; measuring; top or the stove cooking /safety/ technique.
Transformation
Ground beef turns colour with heat application.
Food Science
Fat separates and goes from solid to liquid state with heat. Some of the water evaporates and goes from liquid to steam (gas) when heated to boiling point.
Family Fun
Serve toppings in a muffin pan...one dish to pass and one dish to wash.
Nutrition
Calories
470
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value
Fat 30 g
Saturated fat 14 g
70 %
Cholesterol 85 mg
Sodium 730 mg
30 %
Carbohydrate 25 g
Fibre 3 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 25 g
Vitamin A
20 %
Vitamin C
15 %
Calcium
30 %
Iron
20 %
Servings
Makes 6 servings, 2 tacos each.
Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.