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Copycat Taco Bell Tacos
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Copycat Taco Bell Tacos

 Well, it turns out that making copycat Taco Bell tacos at home is about as easy as you can get. The key is the rinsing and draining of the ground beef and of course, a great seasoning mix. You end up with great beef flavor without the fat.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword copycat, taco
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 tacos
Calories 161kcal

Ingredients

For the beef filling

For the tacos

  • 12 taco shells
  • ½ head iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 Roma tomatoes diced
  • taco sauce optional

Instructions

For the beef filling

  • Whisk together all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Heat a large over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Chop the meat with a spatula and cook until done.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly then transfer to a strainer. Rinse under hot water to remove any residual grease. Drain well.
  • Optional: I prefer my ground beef to be fine, so at this point I place the meat in a food processor and pulse a few times to get a nice small grind.
  • Return the meat to the skillet and add the seasoning mix along with 1 cup of water.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and continue simmering, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed or evaporated.
  • Remove from heat.

For the tacos

  • Warm the taco shells per package instructions.
  • Divide meat between the tacos and add the lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and taco sauce if using.

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 528IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2mg