Spicy Mexican Beef Recipe

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Spicy Mexican Beef
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Directions:

  1. Heat a small amount (enough to barely cover bottom of pan) of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onion, beef and garlic.
  3. Cook, stirring frequently until meat is browned.
  4. While meat is cooking, stir together the lime juice, cilantro and salt.
  5. When the meat is browned, stir in the cilantro mixture.
  6. Pour in the salsa; cover and simmer for about 1 hour; stirring occasionally, until meat is tender.
  7. To serve fill tortilla shells with about 2 tablespoons beef mixture and top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and sour cream or your choice or taco toppings.
  8. Crock pot variation: Place beef in crock pot.
  9. Add remaining ingredients and cover.
  10. Cook on LOW setting 8 hours or until beef is tender.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 252.79 Kcal (1058 kJ)
Calories from fat 136.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.13g 23%
Cholesterol 70.29mg 23%
Sodium 582.72mg 24%
Potassium 228.06mg 5%
Total Carbs 5.51g 2%
Sugars 2.19g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.95g 8%
Protein 21.5g 43%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 8%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 16.8mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 175.49 Kcal (735 kJ)
Calories from fat 94.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.5g 23%
Cholesterol 48.8mg 23%
Sodium 404.53mg 24%
Potassium 158.32mg 5%
Total Carbs 3.82g 2%
Sugars 1.52g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.35g 8%
Protein 14.93g 43%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 8%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 11.7mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.9
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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