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Taco Time Crisp Meat Burrito Recipe

Taco Time Crisp Meat Burrito Recipe

Make an authentic Taco Time Crisp Meat Burrito Recipe with seasoned beef and a lightly crispy tortilla. Easy homemade copycat recipe.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 burritos
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 245

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup finely diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup beef broth
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoons
  • Tongs
  • Baking sheet
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Step 1: Brown the Beef
  1. Cook ground beef and onion together until browned, crumbly, and fully cooked with no pink remaining anywhere.
    Browning Ground Beef and Onion
Step 2: Add Seasonings
  1. Mix garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and broth into beef until flavorful and slightly moist.
    Adding Seasonings to Beef Mixture
Step 3: Cool the Filling
  1. Allow the beef mixture to cool slightly before assembling so the tortillas remain easy to handle.
    Cooling the Beef Filling
Step 4: Warm Tortillas
  1. Heat tortillas briefly until soft, flexible, and ready for rolling without cracking around the edges.
    Warming Flour Tortillas
Step 5: Fill Burritos
  1. Place a narrow line of seasoned beef down the center, keeping the filling light and even.
    Filling the Tortillas
Step 6: Roll Tightly
  1. Fold and roll each tortilla into a compact cylinder similar to the original Taco Time burritos.
    Rolling the Burritos
Step 7: Crisp the Burritos
  1. Lightly fry or bake until the tortillas become crisp and lightly golden rather than deeply browned.
    Frying Until Crispy
Step 8: Serve Warm
  1. Drain excess oil if needed and serve immediately while the exterior remains crispy and crunchy.
    Serving Taco Time Crisp Meat Burritos

Notes

Use thin tortillas and avoid overfilling to achieve the authentic Taco Time appearance.