Confetti Beef Tacos Tex-Mex & Southwest

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Servings
   Makes 12 tacos

Prep Time
   10 minutes

Cook Time
   10 minutes

Cooking Methods
   Pan Frying or Sauté
   Pan Broiling
   Stir Fry

Beef Type
   Ground Beef

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• or - 1 package fully cooked shredded beef
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 cup prepared mild or medium chunky salsa
• 1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 package (12 count) taco shells
• Taco sauce
• shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• thinly sliced lettuce
• sliced ripe olives
• chopped tomatoes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In large nonstick skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink.

Pour off drippings. Season beef with chili powder and salt, or season fully cooked strips with chili powder only. Stir in salsa and corn. Heat through.

Meanwhile, heat taco shells in oven according to package directions.

To assemble, spoon approximately 1/3-cup beef mixture into each taco shell.

Top with remaining ingredients as desired.