Beef & Bean Tacos

Name: Beef & Bean Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed nacho cheese soup, undiluted; 1/4 cup water; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 12 taco shells, warmed; Optional toppings: chopped sweet red pepper, thinly sliced green onions and shredded cheddar cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Food won’t go to waste when you serve this satisfying taco that puts canned goods to use. Even better, the creamy, not soggy, filling keeps the shell crunchy. —Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed nacho cheese soup, undiluted
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons chili powder
12 taco shells, warmed
Optional toppings: chopped sweet red pepper, thinly sliced green onions and shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, Mexicorn, soup, water and chili powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Spoon beef mixture into taco shells; serve with toppings of your choice.

Food won’t go to waste when you serve this satisfying taco that puts canned goods to use. Even better, the creamy, not soggy, filling keeps the shell crunchy. —Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

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