Almost Taco Bell Famous Tacos (In Our House!!)

Submitted by ChickNpie

"Who doesn't love an authentic Taco Bell Taco? Ever try and make them at home only to end up with a meat substance that resembles NOTHING of Taco Bell's? Well.. this recipe is the closest I have come, and I never get complaints ;)"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 20 tacos approx
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• Meat Mixture

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 (1 1/16 ml) can low-fat refried beans (we use mild)
• 1 (0.15 g) packet old el paso taco seasoning
• garlic
• salt
• pepper
• 4 -6 taco shells
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1 cup chredded lettuce
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream (optional)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 or 425 (for the taco shells).
2. Brown meat.
3. Add can of refried beans (we think THIS is the secret ingredient).
4. Add taco seasoning.
5. Add garlic, salt and pepper and heat until beans are heated all the way through, remove from heat.
6. Brown taco shells.
7. Prepare tacos with whatever you like.

Reviews

[Linajjac]

I’ve made my tacos like this for years. It’s a nice change. But the kids really liked it! A lot more easier for them to eat than regular tacos. Thanks

 

[ColoradoCooking]

This is how my Mom always made tacos when I was growing up. The can of refried beans! I haven’t made them like that in awhile. Thanks for the reminder.

 

[ladyfingers]

I gave this three stars because it didn't really seem like a new recipe to try; rather, just an addition of refried beans into your basic taco. I liked the suggestion, but the mixture tasted VERY salty, even without the directed addition of more salt. I then tried to dilute it a bit with water, hoping to take some of the saltiness away. That helped, and the refried beans gave the meat more substance. Nothing to rave about, but definitely more filling than a typical taco.

 

[PrimQuilter]

My family gave this 5 stars! We also topped it with taco bell sauce. I don't know if they taste like taco bell, but they were very tasty and I will make them again! Thanks ChickNpie for a yummy recipe! Made for PAC Spring 2009.