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  • Westport Spice
    Soft Shell Tacos Con Queso

    Tumbleweed Taco Spice Blend

    A delicious and easy soft shell taco recipe made with ground beef, melted cheese, diced tomatoes, and beans, served in a warm tortilla with shredded lettuce and low-fat sour cream. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun party dish!

    Serves: 4

    Ingredients:

    • 12 ounces 93% lean ground beef

    • 2.5 cups World Famous Taco Sauce (see Taco Sauce recipe)

    • 4 ounces Mexican Velveeta cheese, cubed

    • 3 Roma tomatoes, diced

    • 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro (optional but recommended)

    • 15 ounce can Pinto beans, drained and rinsed

    • 8 (8-inch) Nonfat tortillas, warmed in oven

    • 1 cup Shredded lettuce

    • 4 tablespoons Low-fat sour cream

    Directions:

    • Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, drain.

    • Add 1.5 cups of taco sauce, cheese, tomatoes, and cilantro to skillet. Bring to a gentle boil, lower heat, stirring until cheese is melted.

    • Stir in beans and cook just until heated through.

    • Spoon equal amounts of beef mixture into each tortilla, fold in half, and garnish with remaining taco sauce, lettuce, and sour cream.

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