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Cheesy gordita crunch recipe

Cheesy gordita crunch tacos filled with seasoned beef, lettuce, cheese, and sauce on a white plate
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This Cheesy Gordita Crunch recipe brings Taco Bell flavor home. Cheesy layers, seasoned beef, and a creamy jalapeño sauce make an irresistible meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix
  • 1 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 6 hard taco shells
  • 6 gordita shells

Sauce-

  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons diced onion
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin

Instructions

  1. Place the bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, and onion into the bowl of a food processor. Puree until smooth.
  2. Stir together 4 teaspoons of this mixture the mayonnaise, and vinegar in a small bowl. Season with pepper, garlic powder, and cumin. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  3. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The drain of any excess grease. Stir in the taco seasoning with 1 ¼ cups of water. Reduce heat and simmer until the water is almost gone and the mixture is thick.
  4. Layout a gordita shell onto a microwave safe plate. Spread a layer of Mexican cheese blend over the top of the gordita.
  5. Place into the microwave and microwave for 30 seconds or until the cheese has melted. Place a taco shell onto one side of the gordita. Fold the gordita around the taco shell and press so it sticks to the cheese.
  6. Add some ground beef to the taco shell and top with some of the sauce, romaine lettuce, and cheddar cheese.
  7. Repeat with remaining shells.

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