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Cheesy Beefy Crunchy Tacos

Cultural Context

Tacos are a staple of Mexican cuisine, but the cheesy beefy crunchy taco is a popular American adaptation. This dish combines traditional taco elements with American cheese and flavors, making it a favorite for casual dining and gatherings. Often served at parties and family meals, tacos are versatile and can be customized with various toppings and fillings.

Mexican-AmericanUSmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb ground beef sirloin
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup kidney beans
1 medium onion, diced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
2 cups lettuce, shredded
1 cup mixed cheese
8 taco shells

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese offers fewer calories, while processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

1

Brown the ground beef or sirloin in a frying pan on medium heat (number 3) for about 10 minutes.

2

Drain the juice from the kidney beans and add them to the pan to warm while the beef is browning.

3

Once the beef is browned, drain excess liquid and add one pack of taco seasoning.

4

Add about 3/4 cup of water to the beef and seasoning mixture and bring to a boil.

5

Add the kidney beans to the beef mixture and let it blend together on low heat (number 2) for about 3-4 minutes.

6

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

7

In a 9x13 glass dish, place 10 taco shells and coat the bottom of each shell with cheese.

8

Fill the taco shells with the ground beef mixture.

9

Top the tacos with more cheese to your liking.

10

Bake the tacos in the oven for about 10-15 minutes.

11

While the tacos are baking, chop the onions, tomatoes, and lettuce for toppings.

12

Once the tacos are done, add the chopped vegetables on top of the tacos as desired.

Cooking Techniques

browningsimmeringbaking

Equipment Needed

skilletovenserving platter

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

TacosCrunchy Tacos

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