TACO BELL TACO MEAT FOR SOFT OR HARD SHELLS

Taco Bell Taco Meat for Soft or Hard Shells image

Provided by knobbyknee

Categories Mexican

Time 12m

Yield 5 Tacos, 3-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb lean ground beef (preferably 7% fat)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash onion powder
1/4 cup water
5 (6 inch) flour tortillas
1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce, plus
2 tablespoons shredded iceberg lettuce
5 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a medium bowl combine the uncooked ground beef with flour and all the spices. Use your hands to throroughly incorporate everything into the ground beef.
Preheat skillet over medium heat and add the beef mixture to the pan along with the water. Brown the beef for about 5-6 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat as it cooks.
You could heat up the tortillas a bit in the microwave by wrapping them in a moist cloth or paper towels. Heat for about 25 seconds.
Spoon 3 tablespoons of meat into center of tortilla. Place about 2 tablespoons of the shredded lettuce ontop.
Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon cheese over lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.9, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 61.5, Sodium 1174.2, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 24.8