How to Make Bacon Tacos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who doesn't love the mouthwatering combination of crispy bacon and savory tacos? If you're a fan of both, then you're in for a treat with this delicious bacon taco recipe. This dish is the perfect fusion of two beloved food items – bacon and tacos – and is sure to become a favorite among your family and friends. Whether you're looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a satisfying main course, these bacon tacos are sure to hit the spot.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup white rice
  • 5 slices bacon
  • 1 (14 ounce) can black beans
  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning mix, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
  • 5 flour tortillas
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels, retaining the drippings in the skillet. Crumble bacon.
  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Combine beans and 1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until warmed, about 5 minutes.
  • Cook and stir the cooked rice and 1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix in the reserved bacon drippings until evenly coated, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Brush vegetable oil over each tortilla and arrange tortillas on a baking sheet.
  • Bake tortillas in the preheated oven until warmed, about 5 minutes.
  • Place black bean mixture, rice mixture, bacon, tomatoes, green bell peppers, and Cheddar cheese each in separate bowls; serve with tortillas.
  • Nutrition

    573 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 1148mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 415mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 612mg