Cowboy Tacos
Cowboy Tacos bring a bold, sweet-savory punch with seasoned pork simmered in chili beans, chunky salsa, and a whisper of apricot, then finished with briny olives. Each shell delivers hearty, smoky depth and a touch of fruitiness for balance. Great for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual crowd-pleasing spread.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cowboy Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 12
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the pork and taco seasoning in a resealable plastic bag. Press out the extra air, seal the bag, and shake to coat.
- 2
Warm the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork to the skillet and cook, stirring now and then, until it is no longer pink.
- 3
Mix in the beans, salsa, and apricot preserves; lower the heat to low and simmer until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Spoon 1/3 cup of the pork mixture into each taco shell and top with the sliced olives.
- Calories 211.15 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 11.02 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 23.97 g 9%
- Total Fat 7.85 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.65 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 23.71 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 685.97 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 3.5 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 5.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.42 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 29.65 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.56 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 311.83 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 6.04 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.49 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Cowboy Tacos is made with 8 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apricot Preserves, Chili Beans, Chunky Mild Salsa, and Pork Stew Meat. Each serving provides about 211.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cowboy Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Apricot Preserves, Chili Beans, Chunky Mild Salsa, Pork Stew Meat, Sliced Black Olives. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cowboy Tacos?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 211.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cowboy Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cowboy Tacos healthy?
- Cowboy Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 211.15 calories and 11.02 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 685.97 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.65 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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