So if you are a proud lover of Taco Bell (which I must say I am) or even if you have snuck in a soft taco every once in a while and would never tell anyone of your guilty pleasure then tonight's recipe is on your agenda. Get a pen and paper this is gonna be grand.
So as written above...I am a Taco Bell lover. Yes, I'm aware it's bad for me and it's not the best food to fill your body with but COME ON peeps a little sometimes is glee for the soul. Who hasn't enjoyed the salty/spicy taste of the bell at least once in their lives? If I can proclaim it, well you can too! No judgment ;]. Anywho, they have this amazing burrito (some of you may have tried it or at least heard of it) called the
Beefy Crunch Burrito Oh my goodness...just epic. The crunchiness mixed with the cheesy/spicy makes this burrito amazing. So I was going on & on to Geoff about how amazing these burrito's were and he decided to make a mock version at home. At first I thought he was nuts not because my Geoff isn't a good cook (boy has chef skills) but because how can you take something from a fast food place and make it at home? Well he did. Wanna know how? Follow me:......
Okie, so before I type one word more I need to say that this dish is completely a cheat day dish (well a lot of our dishes are which isn't bad) but nonetheless it also serves an army so we're going to place the recipe under serving for 2 people.
Mock Taco Bell Beefy Crunchy Burrito's
1 package refrigerated flour tortilla's (burrito style)
16 ounce can of refried beans
1 bag of fritos
1 package burrito seasoning
butter or vegetable spray
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 box Rice-A-Roni Creamy Four Cheese
1 lb ground turkey
*In a hot greased skillet cook turkey until brown and fully cooked. Use burrito seasoning as directed on back of package. If yours doesn't have anything on the back then we suggest pouring 1/2 cup water over browned meat and stir in half of burrito seasoning packet. Stir and cook on low until moisture is gone.
*While turkey is browning take your bag of fritos and place into a large Tupperware container. Spray the fritos with your butter or veggie spray and then sprinkle remaining burrito seasoning over top of fritos. Place lid tightly back over container and once secure shake container vigorously until chips are broken up and coated evenly.
*Fix the rice to the box directions.
*Take your tortilla and follow his pattern for the whole package (or however many you plan on making):
2 tablespoons of refried beans
2 tablespoons of meat mixture
2 tablespoons of cheesy rice
2 tablespoons of fritos
2 tablespoons of shredded Mexican blend cheese
*Roll tortilla's up and enjoy!
I love Geoff, I swear. Not just cause he can make some mean meals but he took something I love and made a version for home. Nice! These aren't exactly the things they sell at the Bell for a cheap price of 89 cents but mannnn are they close.
Tid Bits:
*Need to feed an army? Try making it twice. OH MY GOD. you can feed your family, friends, and their relatives. No joke.
*As always turkey not your thing? You can always use beef.
*Now, the real burrito doesn't call for the refried beans but they add a nice background accent so if they doesn't make nice with your tummy then leave them out.
*So your store out of Rice A Roni? Don't fret, try some boil in a bag rice and cook it to box directions and place in a bowl once cooked mix in some salsa con queso. Awesome!
Ma's Spot: I like Mexican food. I'm not a fan of spicy or cheesy items but as I said at the beginning we are trying to broaden our horizons so I did make up my burritos tonight but I did put less of the cheesy rice and the fritos. I did end up liking tonight's meal although when I make them for myself at home I will put brown rice instead of the cheesy rice and I have to say mozzarella cheese or provolone since I tend to like Italian cheese's better. I wouldn't want to take anything away from my son in law's recipe as it was delicious but cheesy and spicy don't do well with me.
Ladies & Gents it's now almost 11. Time for some shut eye. No worries, we'll be back in 7 days. Same time, same channel. Next week is to be a treat! It involves a pie & veggies....wanna know more? Meet us here next week!
Spoons & Spatula's
~Dinah & Ma
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