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Taco Bell Bell Beefer
You can make a Taco Bell Bell Beefer sandwich at home with this copycat recipe.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 633 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
Taco Sauce Ingredients
- 8 ounces canned tomato sauce
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried minced onions
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Taco Bell Seasoned Beef Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons masa harina
- 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 ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onions
- 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon powder
- 1 1/3 pounds ground chuck
- 3/4 to 1 cup water
Bell Beefer Sandwich Ingredients
- 4 white hamburger buns
- ¾ cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced white onions
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
Instructions
- To make the taco sauce: Place all of the sauce ingredients in a saucepan, stir well, and simmer at a very low temperature for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. The sauce may be kept in the refrigerator for several days.
- To make the seasoned beef: Combine all the ingredients except the meat and the water. Stir well to ensure that all the spices are thoroughly and evenly blended.
- Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet (preferably nonstick) and stir until the meat is browned.
- Remove the browned beef from the heat, and drain.
- Return the beef to the pan, and add the spice mix and 3/4 to 1 cup water. Simmer on medium-low heat for 20 minutes, until most of the moisture has cooked away. Remove the pan from heat before the meat is completely dry.
- To assemble the sandwich: Toast the buns under a broiler until they just begin to brown. This will help the bread hold together better. Scoop 1/4 of the meat onto each bottom bun. Drizzle a tablespoon of sauce over the seasoned beef and top with cheese, onion, and lettuce. Cover the sandwich with the top of the bun and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
633kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
124mg
(41%)
Sodium
1728mg
(72%)
Potassium
867mg
(25%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1439IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
256mg
(26%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 633
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 633kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1728mg | 72% |
| Potassium | 867mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1439IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 256mg | 26% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.