Taco Baskets Recipe

Name: Taco Baskets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground chuck; 1 pkg. taco seasoning; 1 can refried beans; 3/4 c. water; oil (for frying); 1 head lettuce, cleaned and chopped; 1 pkg. extra large flour tortillas; 1 pkg. cheese sauce mix; 1 c. milk; chopped green onions to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb. ground chuck
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 can refried beans
3/4 c. water
oil (for frying)
1 head lettuce, cleaned and chopped
1 pkg. extra large flour tortillas
1 pkg. cheese sauce mix
1 c. milk
chopped green onions to taste

1
Brown ground chuck.
2
Drain.
3
Add taco seasoning, beans and water.
4
Simmer 15 minutes.
5
In large deep fryer, have oil hot and drop in tortilla shell.
6
Hold clean emptied one pound coffee can in middle of shell.
7
Tortilla will curl up around can and turn light brown when done.
8
Drain on paper towel and set aside.
9
Fry remaining shells and drain.
10
Prepare cheese sauce by blending cheese mix and milk; stir over medium heat for 7 minutes or until thick.
11
Fill each fried shell half full of lettuce.
12
Cover with meat.
13
Pour cheese sauce over meat and garnish with green onions.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ground chuck, 1 pkg. taco seasoning, 1 can refried beans, 3/4 c. water, and more.

Yes, Taco Baskets falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Taco Baskets

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