Crunchy Corn Chip Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 can (15 ounces) refried beans
• 1 package (1.25 ounces) taco seasoning mix
• 1 package (10 ounces) corn chip taco shells
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
3. Stir in refried beans and taco seasoning mix and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove from heat and set aside.
5. Arrange taco shells on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and fill each taco shell with the beef and bean mixture.
7. Top each taco with shredded cheese and return to oven for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
8. Remove from oven and top with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and cilantro (if desired).
9. Serve immediately.

Interesting Facts

• Tacos are believed to have originated in Mexico in the 18th century.
• Corn chips were invented in the 1940s by a Mexican-American entrepreneur, Enrique Ramirez.
• Corn chips are a popular topping for tacos in the United States.