Dinner for 20
Rotel Beef Tacos
Ground beef simmers with tomatoes and green chilies, then fills warm tortillas with lettuce, lime, and optional toppings.
$4.21for 4 servings
$1.05 per serving$4.21 for 4
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 20servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $10.98Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $2.49Typical price |
| Taco shells$0.25 each typical | 20 | $5.00Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Salsa$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $21.03 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground beef chuck
- 20 oz rotel tomatoes with green chilis
- 1 tsp chili powder (optional)
- 1 tsp kosher salt (optional)
- 20 yellow corn tortillas or hard taco shells
- 1/2 iceberg lettuce
- 2/3 cup sour cream (optional)
- 2 limes
- 1/4 bunch cilantro sprigs
- 1 cup mango salsa (optional)
Steps
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until it reaches 160 F.
- Drain excess fat and return the beef to the skillet.
- Stir in the Rotel tomatoes, chili powder, and salt, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Warm the tortillas or taco shells in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Fill the shells with beef, lettuce, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, and mango salsa.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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