Copycat Taco Bell Naked Egg Taco Recipes

COPYCAT TACO BELL NAKED EGG TACO

Steps:

• Make 2 cups of frozen hash browns according to package directions. Mid-way through cooking, toss potatoes with Fiesta Seasoning Oil. Set cooked potatoes aside.
• In a small microwave safe bowl heat 1 cup nacho cheese sauce, set aside.
• Make naked egg shells:.
• Heat oven to 400°F Into a medium bowl crack eggs making sure not to break yorks. Liberally coat a 12-inch skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium-high. Carefully pour eggs into skillet, spacing out evenly; cook eggs undisturbed until egg whites bubble and begin to become opaque 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer skillet to heated oven. Cook until eggs are cooked in the center but not well done 6 to 8 minutes. Using a towel to protect your hand remove skillet from oven.
• Loosen edges of eggs from pan with a silicone spatula. Invert eggs onto a cutting board. Using a 4 1/2 - inch round pastry cutter, or a sharp knife and a small plate, cut two rounds from the cooked eggs.
• Dividing between both Copycat Taco Bell Naked Egg Tacos; fill with Fiesta Potatoes, warmed nacho cheese sauce, and shredded cheddar cheese. Top with pico de gallo if desired.

COPYCAT TACO BELL SEASONED BEEF

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add Add beef; cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 9 to 12 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients; simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 12 to 15 minutes.

COPYCAT TACO BELL NAKED CHICKEN CHALUPA

Steps:

• In the bowl of a blender or food processor combine ingredients for Creamy Avocado Ranch Sauce. Blend until completely smooth. Transfer to a small container, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• In the bowl of a food processor combine ingredients for Naked Chicken Chalupa Shell. Process until completely combined and chicken has formed a paste, about three minutes. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
• Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment, flour liberally.
• Using a 1/3 cup measure lightly sprayed with cooking spray to help, divide chicken mixture into 12 portions, placing each portion on a floured baking sheet. Place both baking sheets in the freezer while you roll out chicken shells.
• Flour a washable cutting board liberally. Transfer one chicken portion to cutting board and flour the top. Using a rolling pin, roll the chicken mixture into a 6-inch circle. If the mixture is too sticky to roll, continue to freeze it for a bit longer. Make sure the rolling pin and the work surface are well floured. Place rolled out chicken rounds back in the freezer, dividing each with parchment.
• In a pie dish or shallow rimmed platter whisk together Wet Ingredients thoroughly.
• In another shallow dish stir together Dry Ingredients.
• In a large heavy bottomed pot or dutch oven, with a deep frying thermometer attached to side, heat oil over medium-high to 340°F.
• Working one at a time, remove a rolled out chicken round from the freezer, dust off excess flour, dip in egg mixture on both sides, then Dry Mixture on both sides.
• Using kitchen twine tie chicken round into "taco" shape. If chicken is too soft after breading, place in freezer again for a few minutes and continue with remaining rounds.
• Before frying make sure to have kitchen scissors and tongs on hand.
• Place Chalupa shells into hot oil one at a time. Fry for 1 1/2 minutes undisturbed. Using tongs, lift Chalupa gently to the surface of the oil. Snip string, and gently remove. Chalupa should now hold it's shape. Continue to fry until golden brown and cooked through another 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Fill with Creamy Avocado Ranch Sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese; serve immediately.