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Original Ortega® Taco Recipe

SUBMITTED BY: Ortega®

"Make tonight Taco Night! Our original taco recipe is easy to prepare and fun for the whole family. Set out a variety of toppings in small bowls, and let the creations begin. In addition to the topping suggestions listed in the recipe, you can also serve guacamole, sour cream, ripe black olives, chopped onion, sliced radishes and chopped bell pepper. On Taco Night, the only limit is your imagination."
PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  20 Min
SERVINGS & SCALING
Original recipe yield: 6 servings
    
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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package ORTEGA® Taco Seasoning mix
  • 1 package (12) ORTEGA® Taco Shells, warmed
  • Toppings: shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, SARGENTO® ChefStyle Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, ORTEGA® Thick & Smooth Taco Sauce

DIRECTIONS

  1. BROWN beef; drain. Stir in water and seasoning mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes or until mixture is thickened.
  2. FILL taco shells with beef mixture. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and taco sauce.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2002 by Rebslo
This is not much of a "recipe" but more something found right on the box you would buy from Ortega! Adding a packaged seasoning to meat is not all that creative in my book!

20 users found this review helpful
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2003 by Navy_Mommy
Have to agree with Rebslo that this isn't anything you can't find on the box. However, it is still a great super fast meal. I love tacos, my husband puts up with them. The only bad thing is they make such a mess in my kitchen.

8 users found this review helpful
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2003 by LISAKULIG
I have grown up with this taco recipe, and granted I have worked within the restaurant industry for 14 years, 10 of those years I managed a restuarant with a very varied menu, specializing in Spanish food orientation (the chef was married to a lovely lady from Costa Rica)I still love the Ortega recipe, and it's simplicity. My fiancee and I indulge at least once a week and have gotten our toppings down to a science. Whenever we go out to eat, I will not order tacos, because I do not want to be disappointed as I have been. We both love what you made and I keep your product in stock at all times. When all else fails, we have tacos. (Or should I say, we would rather, and are just looking for an excuse) If you ever do a major commercial, please enlist our comments, your tacos are our absolute favorite meal. We look for excuses to endulge.

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NUTRITION INFORMATION

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 398

  • Total Fat: 26.8g
  • Cholesterol: 64mg
  • Sodium: 682mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.2g
  • Protein: 14.8g

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