Soft Tacos with Sofrito Rice

November 17, 2013

Are you craving Latin food tonight? Do you love the flavors of cumin and cilantro? I really do. These Soft Tacos with Sofrito Rice definitely scream Latin America! They are very easy to make and kids love them. Serve them with my Sofrito Rice and you have a great meal.

10 flour tortillas (warmed)
1 pkg of taco seasoning (any type is fine. I used Old El Paso)
1 (10 oz) jar of taco sauce/salsa (I used Old El Paso)
1 (8 oz) pkg. shredded cheddar cheese
1½ lbs of lean ground beef (you can also use ground turkey or chicken)
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2 tbsp. garlic powder
½ cup water
1 cup uncooked rice (cooked according to package directions)
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 (15 oz) can of diced tomatoes)
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 pkg of Sazon with Azafran
1tsp. ground cumin
salt and pepper, to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

For the rice To a large non stick skillet add the oil over medium low heat and saute the vegetables and garlic until soft, stirring occasionally. Add in the Sazon, cumin, small amount of salt and the...
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Nutritions

Calories
353

Sodium
431mg
17% DV

Fat
18g
28% DV

Protein
21g
43% DV

Carbs
20g
6% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV