Easy Taco Grilled Mini Pizzas Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- taco seasoning
- cheddar cheese
- salsa
- optional toppings: chopped tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, tortilla chips, sour cream, chopped avocado
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 121g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 289 | |
| Calories from Fat 195 | 67% |
| Total Fat 21.68g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat 9.2g | 37% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium 286mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 0.84g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.28g | 0% |
| Protein 21.44g | 34% |
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