How to Make Cowboy Tacos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a hearty and satisfying meal that will transport you out to the open range? Look no further than cowboy tacos! This Tex-Mex inspired dish is a delicious fusion of flavors that will have your taste buds doing the two-step. With a combination of seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and all of your favorite taco toppings, cowboy tacos are sure to be a hit at your next dinner gathering.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound cubed or minced pork stew meat
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, undrained
  • ⅓ cup apricot preserves
  • 12 taco shells
  • 1 (10 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, for topping

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 tacos

  • Toss pork meat with taco seasoning mix in a plastic resealable bag until coated.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry seasoned pork in hot oil, stirring occasionally, until pork is no longer pink.
  • Stir salsa, beans, and apricot preserves into the skillet with pork. Reduce heat to low; simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • Spoon 1/3 cup pork mixture into each taco shell and top with sliced olives.
  • Nutrition

    286 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 817mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 395mg