Original Ortega Taco Recipes

ORTEGA CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• HEAT vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in water and seasoning mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened.
• Fill warmed taco shells with chicken mixture. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and taco sauce.
• Note: Toppings: shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheese, Thick & Smooth Taco Sauce. (The toppings have not been included in the nutritional analysis.).

ORTEGA TACO BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375*.
• Grease 11 x 7 inch baking dish.
• Cook beef and onion until beef is browned; drain.
• Stir in taco sauce, water, chiles and seasoning mix.
• Cook over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Layer half of broken shells on bottom of baking dish.
• Cover with half of meat mixture; sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese.
• Repeat with remaining ingredients.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.

ORTEGA FIESTA BAKE

Steps:

• Brown meat and onion until meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
• Add taco seasoning, water and salsa. Simmer 5 to 6 minutes until thickened but not dry.
• Add corn and olives.
• Spoon into an ungreased 3 1/2 to 4 quart casserole dish.
• Prepare Corn muffin mix according to instructions on box. Add cheese and chopped green chilies.
• Spread over meat mixture.
• Bake, uncovered at 350 for 35 minutes or until golden.