5 from 15 votes
Taco Bell Soft Taco
This recipe replicates Taco Bell-style soft tacos featuring seasoned ground beef made with a custom blend of spices including chili powder, cumin, and paprika. The beef cooks down to a flavorful filling with just enough moisture retained. Soft white tortillas are briefly warmed in a skillet to become pliable and ideal for folding. Typical toppings such as shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, diced tomato, and optional sour cream complete the tacos.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
265 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
Taco Seasoned Beef
- 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 cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion dried minced
- 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon powder
- 1 1/3 pounds ground beef chuck
Soft Tacos
- 12 white tortillas six to eight inches wide
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce shredded (about 3 cups)
- 2 Roma tomato diced
- ¾ cup sour cream optional
Instructions
Taco Seasoned Beef
- Place all the ingredients except the meat in a small bowl.
- Stir the spices well to make sure the spices are blended well.
- Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet (preferably nonstick) over medium-high heat and brown the beef, stirring well.
- Transfer the browned beef to a colander to drain off the grease.
- Return the beef to the skillet.
- Add the spice mix and 3/4 to 1 cup water. Stir to combine.
- Simmer the beef mixture on medium-low heat for 20 minutes, or until most of the moisture has cooked away. Remove the skillet from heat before the meat is completely dry.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Place each tortilla in the skillet for about 30 seconds on each side to warm them up.
- Remove the tortilla from the skillet.
- Cover the tortillas with a towel to keep them warm.
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Taco Assembly
- Spoon a couple tablespoons of beef on a tortilla.
- Top with lettuce, cheese, and diced tomato.
- Top with sour cream if desired.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Serve immediately with your favorite taco sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
265kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
346mg
(14%)
Potassium
300mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
650IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
125mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 346mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 650IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.