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Taco Bell Crunchy Taco Copycat

You have to try my Copycat Taco Bell Crunchy Taco with homemade seasoning! Skip the drive-thru with this easy recipe for the whole family.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 245 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Taco Bell Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
Taco Bell Ground Beef:
  • 1 pound ground beef , (80/20)
  • 4 cups water
To Finish:
  • 8 taco shells
  • 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese , finely shredded

Instructions

Taco Bell Seasoning:
    Cup of Yum
  1. Whisk onion powder, cornstarch, garlic salt, cumin, paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and sugar together in a bowl.
Taco Bell Ground Beef:
  1. Add ground beef to a large pot with the water.
  2. Bring to a boil and using a potato masher, mash the ground beef until completely broken apart.
  3. Cook for 8-10 minutes, then drain all but about 1 cup of the water.
  4. Add in the Taco Bell Taco Seasoning mix and stir well.
  5. Cook until the liquid is reduced. Use in tacos, burritos and quesadillas as desired.
To Finish:
  1. Top taco shells with beef, then lettuce and cheese.

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Nutrition Information

Calories 245kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 53mg (18%) Sodium 471mg (20%) Potassium 245mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 882IU (18%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 133mg (13%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245

% Daily Value*

Calories 245kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 471mg 20%
Potassium 245mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 882IU 18%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 133mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%

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