A mid-priced beef that 9% lighter than the average beef meal and ranks in the 51th percentile for protein.
Value4/5
Protein3/5
Lightness2/5
Ease5/5
👍 Best for
✓ Hitting protein goals✓ Busy weeknights✓ Beef lovers
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✕ You're doing keto / low-carb✕ You're cutting calories✕ You want high fiber
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Nutrition per serving
Protein19% · 40g
Carbs25% · 52g
Fat56% · 51g
2g
Fiber
1710mg
Sodium
4.8g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
📊 How this meal stacks up
Benchmarked against every meal in our database
Protein rank
51th pctl
More protein than 51% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
4.8g /100cal
Leaner than 52% of meals
vs Beef average
9% lighter
This840
Avg925
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✕ High fiber✕ Lower sodium
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Allergens & dietary
Contains Allergens aren't itemized by this provider — check the package label before cooking.
Dietary✓ High Protein✓ Pork-free
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Ingredients
Tomato Paste
Ground Beef
Garlic
Tomato
Lime
Flour Tortillas
Scallions
Tex-Mex Paste
Mexican Cheese Blend
Olive Oil
Sugar
Cooking Oil
Salt
Black Pepper
How to make it
1
Wash and dry produce.
Dice tomato into ½-inch pieces. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Quarter lime. Peel and mince or grate garlic.
2
Open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid.Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a large bowl. Wipe out pan.
3
While chicken cooks, in a small bowl, combine diced tomato, scallion greens, a drizzle of olive oil, and juice from half the lime. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for chicken over medium heat. Add scallion whites and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, 1-2 minutes.Add garlic, Tex-Mex paste, tomato paste, ¼ cup water, ⅛ tsp sugar, and a squeeze of lime juice (⅓ cup water and ¼ tsp sugar for 4 servings). Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a second small bowl. Wash out pan.
5
Add 2 TBSP chili sauce (4 TBSP for 4 servings) to bowl with chicken; stir to coat. Taste and season with salt and pepper.Place tortillas on a clean work surface. Brush tortillas with as much remaining chili sauce as you like. Evenly sprinkle each tortilla with Mexican cheese blend, then top with chicken. Fold in half to form tacos.Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for chili sauce over medium-high heat. Add tacos and cook until tortillas are golden brown and cheese melts, 2-3 minutes per side. (You may need to work in batches, using an additional drizzle of oil between batches and reducing heat if browning too quickly.)
6
Divide tacos between plates and top with pico de gallo. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.
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Wash and dry produce.
Dice tomato into ½-inch pieces. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Quarter lime. Peel and mince or grate garlic.
2
Step 2
Open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid.Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a large bowl. Wipe out pan.
3
Step 3
While chicken cooks, in a small bowl, combine diced tomato, scallion greens, a drizzle of olive oil, and juice from half the lime. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Step 4
Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for chicken over medium heat. Add scallion whites and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, 1-2 minutes.Add garlic, Tex-Mex paste, tomato paste, ¼ cup water, ⅛ tsp sugar, and a squeeze of lime juice (⅓ cup water and ¼ tsp sugar for 4 servings). Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a second small bowl. Wash out pan.
5
Step 5
Add 2 TBSP chili sauce (4 TBSP for 4 servings) to bowl with chicken; stir to coat. Taste and season with salt and pepper.Place tortillas on a clean work surface. Brush tortillas with as much remaining chili sauce as you like. Evenly sprinkle each tortilla with Mexican cheese blend, then top with chicken. Fold in half to form tacos.Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for chili sauce over medium-high heat. Add tacos and cook until tortillas are golden brown and cheese melts, 2-3 minutes per side. (You may need to work in batches, using an additional drizzle of oil between batches and reducing heat if browning too quickly.)
6
Step 6
Divide tacos between plates and top with pico de gallo. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.
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Mexican-Style Beef Tacos De Canasta one of the prepared options in 's rotating weekly lineup. The serving delivers 840 calories alongside 40g of protein, placing it at about 42 percent of a typical daily calorie goal.
A taco is a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a small hand-sized corn- or wheat-based tortilla topped with a filling. The tortilla is then folded around the filling and eaten by hand. [1]
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Nutrition per serving
840Calories
40gProtein
52gCarbs
51gFat
2gFiber
1710mgSodium
Daily calorie contribution42% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
💪 High-Protein
✓ Perfect for
High-protein goals
⚠ Not ideal for
Strict calorie restriction
Vegans
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mexican-Style Beef Tacos De Canasta?
Mexican-Style Beef Tacos De Canasta contains 840 calories and 40 g of protein per serving.
Which meal service offers Mexican-Style Beef Tacos De Canasta?
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