These beef and rice tacos with bell peppers and onions are quick and easy — just what you need after a busy day. Top with your favorite taco toppings such as sour cream, chopped red onion, and shredded lettuce and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread, divided
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- salt and ground black pepper to taste (Optional)
- 1 medium green or red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 2 cups water
- 1 (5.4 ounce) package Knorr® Fiesta Sides? – Mexican Rice
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 8 taco shells
Directions
Step 1
Melt 1 tablespoon butter spread in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
Step 2
Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter spread in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in water, rice, and tomato; increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 7 minutes. Stir in beef and cook until heated through.
Step 4
Spoon beef and rice mixture into taco shells and serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 613 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat28g | 36% |
Saturated Fat8g | 42% |
Cholesterol79mg | 26% |
Sodium307mg | 13% |
Total Carbohydrate41g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber8g | 28% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein30g | |
Vitamin C30mg | 150% |
Calcium68mg | 5% |
Iron3mg | 16% |
Potassium533mg | 11% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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