Tres Compadres Recipe
Three crispy tacos filled with ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded cheese. Served with refried beans and Spanish rice.
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Ingredients
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Tacos
Refried Beans
Spanish Rice
Method
Tacos
- 1
Cook Ground Beef
In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Add Taco Seasoning
Stir in the taco seasoning and follow the package instructions, usually adding a small amount of water and simmering for a few minutes until thickened.
- 3
Prepare Tortillas
In a separate skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Once hot, add corn tortillas one at a time, cooking each side until crispy, about 30 seconds per side.
- 4
Assemble Tacos
Fill each crispy tortilla with a portion of the seasoned ground beef, followed by shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and shredded cheese. Set aside.
Refried Beans
- 5
Heat Beans
In a saucepan, heat the canned refried beans over medium heat. Stir occasionally until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add Cheese
Once heated, stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Remove from heat and set aside.
Spanish Rice
- 7
- 8
Toast Rice
Add the rice to the saucepan, stirring to coat with oil. Toast the rice for 2-3 minutes until slightly golden.
- 9
Add Broth and Tomatoes
Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Add cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- 10
Simmer Rice
Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.