Copycat Taco Bell’s Cheesy Gordita Crunch

Name: Copycat Taco Bell’s Cheesy Gordita Crunch
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 2/3 cup water; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 8 flour tortillas (6 inches); 8 taco shells, warmed; 8 tablespoons spicy ranch salad dressing; Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped red onion and lime wedges

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

You can make a spot-on copycat of Taco Bell's Cheesy Gordita Crunch at home in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
2/3 cup water
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 flour tortillas (6 inches)
8 taco shells, warmed
8 tablespoons spicy ranch salad dressing
Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped red onion and lime wedges

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 2-3 minutes.
Meanwhile, sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over 1 side of each tortilla. Place on a microwave-safe plate; heat, uncovered, on high for 15-20 seconds or until cheese is melted. Immediately wrap each tortilla around a taco shell. Fill with beef mixture. Drizzle with spicy ranch dressing. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

1 taco: 357 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 929mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.