BEEF AND BLACK BEAN TACODILES

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Taco night is even better when you dress your meal up as these adorable crocodiles.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces ground beef
One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons chili powder
2/3 cup salsa
Kosher salt
8 flat-bottomed taco shells
1/3 cup sliced black olives, plus 4 black olive slices, halved for "eyes"
1/3 cup sour cream
2/3 cup finely shredded iceberg lettuce
1 plum tomato, diced
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, thinly sliced lengthwise and halved crosswise
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips for 16 "legs" and 4 "tails"

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and stir in the beans, chili powder, 1/4 cup of the salsa and salt to taste. Cook 2 minutes.
  • Heat the taco shells according to the package directions.
  • Fill the shells halfway with the beef-and-bean mixture. Top with some of the remaining salsa. Add the olives, sour cream, lettuce and tomato. Fan the avocado slices down the middle of 4 of the tacos, making sure the tips peek past the top.
  • Lay 1 taco with no avocado flat on a plate for the head. Place 2 halved olive slices on top for eyes. Put an avocado-topped taco upright and perpendicular to the head for the body. Add 4 green pepper legs and 1 tail.

Bryan Bowman
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I've made these tacos several times now, and they're always a hit with my friends and family. They're easy to make and they're delicious.


Amanda G
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These tacos were delicious! The beef and black beans were cooked perfectly, and the salsa was amazing.


King Rafi69
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The tacos were good, but they were a bit dry. I think I'll add some more sauce next time.


Sangam Xettri
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These tacos were a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed them. I think I'll use less chili powder next time.


Moka and sisters
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These tacos were easy to make and they were a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making them again.


Fff Hhh
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I'm not a big fan of tacos, but I really enjoyed these. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the salsa was delicious.


Desmond Darkwa Danso
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These tacos were a great way to use up some leftover black beans. I also added some chopped bell peppers and onions to the salsa.


Hamirah Adebisi
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I made these tacos with ground turkey instead of beef, and they were still really good. I also added some corn to the salsa.


Puneet Kaur
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The tacos were good, but the avocado salsa was a bit too spicy for me.


Struberru
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These tacos were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some extra spices next time.


HD Deloar
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Loved these tacos! The beef and black beans were a great combination, and the avocado salsa was a delicious addition.


leo garojevic
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These tacos were easy to make and they were a hit with my kids. I'll definitely be making them again.


Brazen Raihan
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I'm not a huge fan of black beans, but I really enjoyed these tacos. The flavors all worked really well together.


Tanvir Tanmy
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These tacos are a great way to use up leftover beef. I had some cooked steak in the fridge, and it worked perfectly in this recipe.


Leahann Goforth
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I made these tacos last night and they were so good! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the black beans added a nice touch of texture.


sunil pujari
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These tacos were a huge hit with my family! The combination of beef and black beans was delicious, and the avocado salsa was the perfect finishing touch.