These Taco Boats are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or any night of the week! They are not only quick and easy, but extremely tasty and your whole family is sure to love them! They are made using very simple ingredients and can be modified to suit your taste! If you have spent any time on my website or social media pages, you know that we are an anything-taco-related kind of family! Check out these other great recipes while you are here!
What Ingredients are needed to make Taco Boats?
- 2 lbs of ground beef (ground chicken, turkey or sausage will work too)
- 15 oz can of black beans
- 10 oz can of Rotel
- (2) 8 count packages of Soft Tortilla Bowls
- 2 oz of taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 diced onion (optional)
- 8 oz each of grated sharp cheddar and pepper jack cheese
- Any traditional taco toppings that you would like to add
How to Make Taco Boats
Start by browning the ground beef with the onion. I like to use a potato masher to get the meat really fine and crumbly! A little trick I learned from my aunt a long time ago! Once cooked, drain the grease. This is optional. I just prefer to but I know some people don’t.
Another trick I learned long ago is to line a bowl with aluminum foil to and put a strainer over it to drain the grease. When the grease hardens, simply pull it out of the bowl and throw it away!
Now you will add the taco seasoning along with a cup of water. Give that a good mix. Then add in the rotel and the beans. Be sure to rinse and drain the beans!
As I was making these, I realized that this would make a great dip! So, if you need a good taco dip, stop here. Adding some cheese in would be good too! Just an idea!
Line a large cookie sheet with aluminum foil then place the taco boats on it. Fill with the meat and cheese. Then bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly!
We go through a lot of cheese in this house and I always buy it by the block. It is cheaper and tastes better and it melts better. I bought this cheese grater a little over a year ago on Amazon and it has been a life changer! I recommend you check it out!
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Now all you have to do is cover with your favorite toppings and enjoy! Or if you are like my kids, just pick them up and start eating!
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Taco Boats
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Ground Beef ground chicken, turkey or sausage will work too
- 1 Yellow Onion, Diced
- 2 oz Taco Seasoning
- 1 Cup Water
- 15 oz Can of Black Beans, rinsed and drained
- 10 oz Can of Rotel
- 2 8 count Soft Flour Tortilla Bowls
- 8 oz Grated Sharp Cheddar
- 8 oz Grated Pepper Jack Cheese
- Any toppings you like such as lettuce, sour cream, hot sauce, etc
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef with the onion in a skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess grease if needed.
- Add the taco seasoning and water and give it a good mix.
- Stir in the rotel and beans and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line a large cookie sheet with aluminum foil and place the tortilla bowls on it.
- Fill them with the meat mixture and the cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly! Top with desired toppings and enjoy!
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