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Taco Bell cheesy Gordita Crunch Dupe

Skip the drive-thru with this easy homemade Taco Bell Cheesy Gordita Crunch recipe. Featuring perfectly seasoned ground beef, a gooey melted cheese layer between a hard shell and soft flatbread. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Lb Ground Beef 85%
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning
  • 1 can Refried Charro Beans
  • 1 Lettuce Head or Package of shredded
  • 2 Roma Tomatoes
  • 1 Sour Cream
  • 1 Guacomole
  • 2 cups Mexican shredded Cheese
  • 1 jar Tostitos Salsa Con Queso
  • 10 Soft Tortillas
  • 10 Hard Taco shells

Instructions
 

  • 1.Brown the Beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat with taco seasoning and set it aside.
  • 2.Heat the Beans: Warm the refried charro beans in a small saucepan until they are hot and spreadable.
  • 3.The Cheese Melt: Place a soft flour tortilla in a warm skillet and sprinkle it with cheese until it is gooey and melted.* The cheese melts better with a lid.
  • 4.The Bind: Press a hard taco shell into the center of the melted cheese and fold the soft tortilla up around it to bond them together.
  • 5.Layer It Up: Spread a layer of warm beans inside the hard shell followed by a generous scoop of the seasoned beef.
  • 6.Top It Off: Pile the taco high with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and an extra sprinkle of cheese.
  • 7.Dip and Enjoy: Serve your creation immediately with salsa, sour cream, and a side of cheese dip and guacamole.