Cowboy 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
  • 1/3 cup apricot preserves
  • 12 taco shells
  • 1 (10 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, for topping

Instructions

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

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

375 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.3g 11% DV
Total Fat 20.4g 26% DV
Carbs 40.9g 15% DV
Fiber 5.4g 19% DV
Sugar 14.4g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2588.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 392.8mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 20mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 216.5mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 2.8mg 3% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 58mg 4% DV
Iron 3.2mg 18% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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