Cowboy Tacos

Name: Cowboy Tacos
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
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; 0.33333334326744 cup apricot preserves; 12 taco shells; 1 (10 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, for topping

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It doesn't take very long to whip up a fun meal with this recipe for cowboy tacos. Cowboys love these meaty tacos with chili beans and olives.

Recipe by Joan Schweger

Published on February 26, 2020

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 tacos

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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

Directions

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 Facts (per serving)

286	Calories
14g	Fat
30g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 286
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 3g	17%
Cholesterol 23mg	8%
Sodium 817mg	36%
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 3mg	13%
Calcium 69mg	5%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 395mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.