Big Bell Beefer Sandwich (Taco Bell Copycat)
A Big Bell Beefer sandwich is a copycat of a nostalgic Taco Bell menu item. This sandwich features taco flavored ground beef topped with cheddar cheese, onion, Taco Bell sauce, and shredded lettuce nestled between toasted hamburger buns.
Servings: 4
Calories: 273kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 1 oz pkt Taco Bell taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup finely diced white onion
- 4 tbsp Taco Bell mild sauce
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 4 white hamburger buns
Instructions
- Add the meat to a large skillet and cook, crumbling as it does, until completely browned. Strain off all grease.1 lb lean ground beef
- Stir in the taco seasoning and the water called for on the packet until they're evenly combined.1 1 oz pkt Taco Bell taco seasoning
- Simmer for 8 - 10 minutes on medium low heat just until the mixture's nicely thickened. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Toast the hamburger buns lightly, just until they begin to brown.4 white hamburger buns
- Add 1/4 of the meat mixture to each bottom bun. Drizzle a tablespoon of taco sauce out over each.4 tbsp Taco Bell mild sauce
- Divide the cheese, onion, and lettuce evenly out between each sandwich- in that order. Add a top bun to each to close the sandwiches.3/4 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup finely diced white onion, 1 cup shredded lettuce
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Toasting the buns is an optional step, but one I highly recommend since it will keep them from getting soggy when they're loaded up with the wet taco meat.
- The order of adding the sandwich ingredients is important. Having the cheese on the hot meat helps it melt while putting the lettuce on last keeps it crispier.
- You can add other taco toppings if you like like avocado slices, jalapenos, or sour cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 898mg | Potassium: 506mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1045IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 3mg