Recipe Details

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 1 lb ground sirloin

• 2 tablespoons low sodium Taco seasoning

• 8 ounces processed American cheese (such as Velveeta®), cut into large chunks

• 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles  (such as RO*TEL®)

• 8 to 10 crunchy taco shells

• shredded iceberg lettuce

• toppings of choice such as diced tomato, hot sauce and sour cream (optional)

Description

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add onion and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.  Add ground beef and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon until browned and cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. Add in taco seasoning and cook for 1 minute.  Mix in cheese and tomatoes and reduce heat to medium-low.  Cook stirring constantly, until cheese is melted and mixture comes to a simmer.  Cook for 3 minutes and remove from heat.

2. Add filling to taco shells and top with shredded lettuce and other toppings, if desired.