Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1 lb

Extra-lean ground beef

1 cup

Taco Bell Thick & Chunky Mild Salsa

0.5 cup

Canned black beans

rinsed

0.5 cup

Cheez Whiz Cheese Dip

0.25 cup

Water

0.5 tsp

Garlic powder

0.5 tsp

Chili powder

0.5 tsp

Adobo seasoning

8 unit

Hamburger buns

Step 1
~4 min

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet.

Step 2
~4 min

Drain off any excess grease.

Step 3
~4 min

Add the salsa, black beans, cheese dip, water, garlic powder, chili powder, and adobo seasoning to the skillet.

Step 4
~4 min

Stir until all ingredients are well combined.

Step 5
~4 min

Cook for 5 minutes, or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Key Technique: Stirring
Step 6
~4 min

Fill hamburger buns with the meat mixture and serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Serve with your favorite toppings, such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, or sour cream.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Meat mixture can be made ahead of time and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with coleslaw or potato salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Corn on the cob
Potato salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

American comfort food with a Mexican twist.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Casual gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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