Raise your hand if you have a deep and spiritual connection to a bean burrito or a cheesy gordita crunch. We are channeling all that fast food love into these homemade masterpieces that are fresher, tastier, and 100% craveable. This is the fourth meal magic you need in your life right now.
1. Taco Bell Seasoning
You probably noticed that nearly every copycat dish requires that signature spice blend. Rather than hunting down separate instructions every single time, I say we just stick with one master version.
Mix up a massive batch of this sugar and spice combination to keep on hand. It delivers that iconic Mexican fast food flavor to everything you cook.
2. Taco Bell Quesadilla
This chicken quesadilla sits right at the very top of my favorites list. While the whole thing is tasty, that oozing hot creamy sauce really makes it stand out.
You absolutely must nail that specific condiment to get the copycat right. Luckily, it is super simple to whip up using pantry staples like mayo, jalapeños, and spices.
3. Taco Bell Enchirito
Imagine the delicious love child of a classic burrito and an enchilada. Soft tortillas get stuffed with onions, seasoned beef, and refried beans before drowning in shredded cheese and rich red sauce.
Pop the whole thing in the microwave until that topping melts into ooey gooey perfection. I like to finish mine with green onions and a dollop of sour cream for extra flair.
4. Taco Bell Soft Tacos
Cooking ground beef exactly like the chain does brings you one step closer to homemade magic. Skip those store bought spice packets and follow these instructions for truly authentic flavor.
Once the meat is ready, assembly is a total breeze. Just pile flour tortillas high with beef, crisp lettuce, and plenty of cheese.
5. Taco Bell Tostada
This might look slightly like a pizza, but the flavors are undeniably Mexican. A crunchy baked tortilla base gets loaded with seasoned ground beef, salsa, lettuce, and warm nacho cheese.
Crushed taco shells and tomatoes join even more cheese on top for a mind blowingly delicious treat. It is honestly so hard to share that you better make a huge batch.
6. Copycat Taco Bell Crunchwraps
Cheesy, meaty, and crunchy goodness is always a total win for your tastebuds. However, the original version isn’t exactly known for being a health food.
If you want those cravings satisfied without wrecking your lifestyle, this air fryer version is calling your name. You get all that beloved flavor with zero guilt involved.
7. Just Like Taco Bell Tacos
This spot on recreation gives the drive thru some serious competition. The secret to these drool worthy tacos lies entirely in the ground beef preparation.
Garlic salt, chili powder, and cumin season the meat so perfectly that I could eat it straight from the pan. Try to save some for the shells because the final result tastes ridiculously amazing.
8. Taco Bell Loaded Nacho Tacos
Red tortilla strips add a crunchy surprise to these loaded soft shell tacos. The lettuce, ground beef, and nacho cheese are wonderful, but those crispy red strips make this dish impossible to resist.
I absolutely love that textural contrast between the soft wrapper and the crunch. It feels exactly like eating nachos and tacos simultaneously.
9. Taco Bell Bean Burritos
Satisfy your cravings in record time with this super quick and easy recipe. It makes a perfect meatless addition to any weekly dinner rotation.
Just because it lacks meat does not mean it is boring. Red sauce, cheddar cheese, and beans make this burrito just as good as the rest.
10. Taco Bell Beefy Fritos Burrito
It is heartbreaking to accept that the chain discontinued this specific item. You can find comfort in this homemade version that will make your Fritos loving heart smile.
The process is super easy and requires zero professional cooking skills.
11. Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
Two fried tortillas sandwich seasoned ground beef and refried beans in this beautiful abomination. Enchilada sauce and melty cheese top off this creative spin on an Italian classic.
This double decker legend is so sinful that you will not be able to stop eating it.
12. Beef Meximelt
One look at the photo tells you exactly how delicious this Beef Meximelt is. I was so sad when the menu revamp in 2019 removed this item forever.
Fans can rejoice because recreating this treat at home is actually quite simple. Use a meat chopper or potato masher to get those authentic fine beef crumbles.
13. Copycat Crunchwrap Supreme
This Crunchwrap Supreme holds a very special place in my heart. The mere sight of it brings back memories of hanging out with friends as a teen.
I am so impressed by how the pan frying process makes the flour tortilla nice and crunchy. A corn tortilla hides inside for extra texture alongside fillings like sour cream, nacho cheese, and ground beef.
14. Taco Bell Quesarito
I honestly cannot get enough of all that cheese. This crunchy, meaty Quesarito is a delight that I could eat for days on end.
Latin rice, seasoned beef, and nacho cheese get rolled into a soft tortilla for one epic wrap. Since the chain might discontinue this mouthwatering treat, you should definitely bookmark this homemade version.
15. Taco Bell Stackers
These homemade stackers are absolutely sensational. I cannot even begin to explain how ridiculously delicious they taste.
Soft flour tortillas get filled with cheddar, ground beef, and nacho sauce. You simply fold them into threes to create a triangular pocket of gorgeousness.
16. Taco Bell Taco Meat
Preparing the meat correctly makes you unstoppable when creating scrumptious copycats. While this recipe is designed for soft tacos, the seasoned beef works perfectly for pizza, burritos, and more.
I highly suggest you triple the batch size.
17. Seven-Layer Burrito
Seven distinct textures, colors, and flavors star in this delicious burrito. It might be a copycat, but I think it tastes even better than the original.
You get layers of Mexican rice, pepper Jack cheese, guacamole, refried pinto beans, sour cream, and tomatoes inside a tortilla. The best part is that it is 100% vegetarian so everyone can enjoy the fun.
18. Copycat Taco Bell Baja Sauce
This creamy Baja sauce makes your masterpieces even more mouthwatering. It is the perfect concoction to complete any Mexican dish.
The ingredient list looks long, but you probably have everything in your pantry right now.
19. Taco Bell Copycat Double Decker Tacos
Why choose between hard or soft tacos when you can enjoy both? The double decker solves that dilemma perfectly.
Crunchy taco shells might be frowned upon by purists, but let’s be honest, they are delicious. That playful texture contrast between the hard and soft shells makes my mouth water like no other.