Crunchy Tacos

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 408kcal

Ingredients

8 oz Ground beef
1.5 tbsp Taco seasoning or make your own homemade taco seasoning blend (see notes below)
3 tbsp Water
1/2 cup Refried beans
6 Taco shells
1/2 cup Cheddar cheese Shredded
1 tbsp Red onion minced
2 tsp Sour cream optional
Fresh cilantro garnish

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, crumble in the beef and brown well while breaking it up into smaller pieces until no longer pink. Stir in the taco seasoning until fully combined. Stir in the water and bring to a simmer until most of the water evaporates. Season with salt if needed.
Put the beans in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of water, warm the beans throughout stirring occasionally until ready to serve.
Meanwhile, warm the taco shells as directed on the package.
Spoon the ground beef into the taco shells, top with cheese, and onion. Serve with beans and sour cream. Garnish with cilantro.

Notes

Make your own Taco Seasoning - Mix all ingredients together in a bowl (use what you need in the recipe to taste, save the rest in a sealed container for future use)

1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon of cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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