The Best Fried Taco You'll Ever Taste

I really lucked out when I met Jim.  He's handsome, he's smart, he's funny, and he makes a mean taco. Once a week, we switch up our nightly duties, and instead of bathing Grace and doing the dishes like he normally does, Jim makes dinner.  It's so relaxing for me to be able to sit in the living room and read books with Grace, while our home is filled with the "somebody-else-is-making-dinner!" aroma that I love so much.


Here is the recipe for Jim's Almost World Famous Fried Tacos that he made for dinner on Tuesday.  All it took was one crunchy bite to remind me exactly why I keep him around.  I hope you enjoy these tacos as much as I do, but keep your hands off my man.

Jim's Almost World Famous Tacos
Vegetable oil for frying
6 taco-size flour tortillas
1 can vegetarian refried beans
2 packages Lightlife Vegetarian Taco Meat 
1 package Old El Paso Taco Seasoning, divided
taco fixings of your choice
(we use cheese, shredded lettuce, red onion, black olives, sour cream and salsa)

• In a small pan, combine the refried beans with half of the packet of taco seasoning. Heat through, then turn off heat and set aside until taco "meat" is ready.
• In a medium pan, mix taco "meat" and the other half of the taco seasoning packet until well-combined.  Cook over medium heat until warmed through. 
• Pour enough oil into a large skillet to cover the bottom of the pan by 1/4 inch. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. 
• Once the oil is hot enough for frying, quickly fry each tortilla until golden brown on each side. Remove from the oil, fold into a taco-shape, and drain on a paper towel.  
• When the shells are cool enough to handle, use a spatula to spread a thin layer of beans on the inside, and then top the beans with a thin layer of "meat".  Repeat with all 6 tortilla shells. 
• Once all 6 tacos have been filled with beans and "meat", stuff them with your taco favorite toppings and enjoy!

Adios Amigos,

Lana