Description
Skip the drive-thru with these easy Taco Bell copycat tacos featuring savory homemade seasoned beef tucked into crispy taco shells with classic lettuce and cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/3 lbs lean ground chuck
- 1 1/2 tablespoons masa corn flour
- 4 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant minced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon
- 12 taco shells
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 head shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, whisk together the masa harina, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, paprika, cumin, garlic salt, sugar, dried minced onion, and beef bouillon until well combined.
- Brown the beef. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chuck and cook, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula, until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
- Season and simmer. Stir the taco seasoning mixture into the beef, then add ¾ to 1 cup of water. Mix well and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the meat is thick and well coated.
- Warm the taco shells. Arrange the taco shells in a baking dish and bake for 7 to 10 minutes, or until crisp and warmed through. Let them cool for a minute or two before filling.
- Assemble the tacos. Spoon a few tablespoons of the seasoned beef into each taco shell. Top with shredded lettuce and cheddar cheese. Add diced tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, or your favorite taco toppings, if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 503
- Sugar: 1.1 g
- Sodium: 653.3 mg
- Fat: 23.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 41.5 g
- Protein: 32.3 g
- Cholesterol: 82.1 mg