Dairy Farmers of Canada

English Muffin Tacos

This is the English Muffin Tacos recipe.

  • Prep: 15 min
  • Cooking: 15 min - 25 min
Yields 4 English muffins
english muffin tacos

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup (80 mL) water
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) instant vegetable broth mix
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) pizza sauce or tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
  • 4 English muffins split in half
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped tomatoes
  • 2 cups (500 mL) grated Canadian Mozzarella* cheese
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Preparation

In skillet, sauté ground beef and onion in oil until meat is browned. Drain off fat. Add tomato paste, water, broth, pizza sauce and chili powder. Mix well and simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes, stirring regularly, or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.

Top each muffin halve with seasoned beef mixture, green pepper and tomatoes. Sprinkle with Canadian Mozzarella cheese. Bake in oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese has melted. Can be eaten hot or cold. Wait until completely cool to wrap.

Tips

* For a different taste, try this recipe with Mild Canadian Cheddar.

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Nutritional information

Per serving
Energy: 586 Calories
Protein: 50 g
Carbohydrate: 38 g
Fat: 25 g
Fibre: 3.9 g
Sodium: 1036 mg

Top 5 Nutrients

(% DV*)
Calcium: 54 % / 596 mg
Vitamin B12: 100 %
Zinc: 97 %
Niacin: 88 %
Phosphorus: 60 %