Tacos Locos

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 10

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8.8 oz) Old El Paso™ Stand 'n Stuff Taco Dinner Kit
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 cup powdered cheddar cheese topping (found in popcorn aisle or by the grated Parmesan cheese -- see note below) *
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending how spicy you like it)
  • Sour lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese, and cream for topping

Steps

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 325°F. Into a large Ziploc bag, pour the powdered cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
  • 2
    Brown beef and drain excess fat. Take the taco seasoning mix from the packet and add it and 2/3 cup water. Cook for a couple of minutes or until thickened.
  • 3
    When beef is almost done, spray taco shells with cooking spray. Place 2 taco shells at a time in the Ziploc bag with seasonings and shake gently to coat with the powder. Repeat until all shells have been coated.
  • 4
    Place shells on a cookie sheet and bake for 3-5 minutes or until golden and crispy.
  • 5
    Remove shells from the oven and fill with seasoned taco meat and desired toppings.

  • * Note: Instead of the powdered cheddar cheese topping called for in the ingredients, you can substitute the powdered cheese that comes with boxed macaroni and cheese.

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