Terrific Bean Taco

Name: Terrific Bean Taco
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion (chopped); 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice); 2 cups refried beans; 8 taco shells (or flour tortillas); 1/4 head of lettuce (chopped); 2 medium tomatoes (chopped); 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded); taco sauce (optional)

Source: University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Service Family Living Program

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Quick and easy tacos, perfect for an easy weeknight meal. You can use homemade refried beans or canned refried beans for this recipe.

Makes

8 servings

Ingredients

1 small onion (chopped)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
2 cups refried beans
8 taco shells (or flour tortillas)
1/4 head of lettuce (chopped)
2 medium tomatoes (chopped)
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
taco sauce (optional)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft.
Add refried beans to skillet. Heat thoroughly.
Spread refried bean mixture in taco shells or on tortillas.
Sprinkle with shredded cheese, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and taco sauce, as desired.

Notes

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