Tacos in a Bowl

Name: Tacos in a Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 3/4 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 1 cup water; 1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles; 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend; Crushed tortilla chips, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This easy skillet dish offers a delicious use for leftover taco meat. Garnish it with sour cream and salsa for southwestern flavor. —Sue Schoening, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3/4 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup water
1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles
1/4 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
Crushed tortilla chips, optional

Directions

In a small skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Add ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet or save for another use). Cook and stir until noodles are tender, 3-5 minutes.
Spoon into serving bowls; sprinkle with cheese and, if desired, tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 480 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 1279mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.

This easy skillet dish offers a delicious use for leftover taco meat. Garnish it with sour cream and salsa for southwestern flavor. —Sue Schoening, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

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