Taco Bell Crunchy Tacos
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5.0
90 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
236 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Taco Bell Crunchy Tacos
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The perfect copycat recipe for Taco Bell's famous crunchy tacos with seasoned beef.
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Ingredients
Beef Filling
- 1 1/2 tablespoon 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 onion
- 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon powder
- 1 1/3 pounds ground chuck
Shells and Toppings
- 12 taco shells
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 roma tomatoes diced
- sour cream optional
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Instructions
Beef Filling
- In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients except the meat, and mix well.
- Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet (preferably nonstick) and brown, stirring well.
- Remove from the heat. Drain excess grease from the meat.
- Stir in 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 from heat before the meat is completely dry.
Tacos
- If you like, you can refresh the taco shells in the oven at 350°F for 7 to 10 minutes.
- To assemble the tacos, spoon a few tablespoons of the meat into each taco shell.
- Top with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and sour cream, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- 🌮 Shell Success: Heat your taco shells at 350°F for 3-5 minutes before filling - this prevents breaking and adds extra crispiness while avoiding sogginess.
- 🥩 Meat Magic: After browning the beef, drain it in a colander and let it sit for 2-3 minutes. This ensures the seasoning mix won't become too watery when added.
- 🧂 Seasoning Secret: Mix your spices in a separate bowl before adding to meat. This ensures even distribution and prevents any clumping of individual spices.
- For the most authentic Taco Bell flavor, don't skip the masa harina – it's essential for achieving that signature texture and taste. If you can't find masa harina, corn flour is the next best substitute, although the flavor will be slightly different.
- For the best experience, avoid overfilling your tacos – Taco Bell's perfect ratio of ingredients ensures each bite contains all the flavors without a mess.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
236kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
352mg
(15%)
Potassium
247mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
555IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
2.1mg
(2%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 352mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 555IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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