Homemade Jack in the Box Tacos Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    12 tacos

  • Calories

    176 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade Jack in the Box Tacos Recipe

These Jack in the Box Tacos have crispy shells filled with seasoned ground beef, American cheese, shredded lettuce, and taco sauce. This copycat recipe is simple to make and you can easily turn them into Jack in the box mini tacos or tiny tacos.

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Ingredients

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For the Fillings

  • 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
  • 1/3 cup refried beans
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup mild taco sauce (plus more for serving)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 lices American cheese cut into halved diagonally
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce

For the Tacos

  • 12 Soft corn tortillas (5-6 inches)
  • 1 egg beaten
  • vegetable oil for frying
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Instructions

  1. Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break the meat apart with a wooden spoon.
  2. Cook the beef for about 6 minutes or until it’s browned, stirring occasionally. Drain the fat.
  3. Add refried beans, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, taco sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  4. Spoon out about 1/12 of the mixture and place it onto the center of a corn tortilla. Fold the tortilla and seal the edges using the beaten egg.
  5. In a separate skillet over medium heat, add about ¼-inch vegetable oil. Once hot add the folded tacos. Fry both sides until crispy.
  6. Once cooked, transfer the tacos to a plate lined with paper towels.
  7. Use a knife to open the tacos slightly and add half slice of American cheese and shredded lettuce. Drizzle with more taco sauce for serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 176kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 263mg (11%) Potassium 218mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 286IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 145mg (15%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 176 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 176kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 263mg 11%
Potassium 218mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 286IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 145mg 15%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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