I usually use the McCormick or Taco Bell seasoning. I've tried the copy cat taco bell recipes and never found one that's even edible. At least with the powdered stuff, the family doesn't gag. LOL

And you're right. Best of both worlds. More like 3 worlds because you've got hard taco, soft taco and bean burrito.

And yes Kay - I really do love them. LOL Of course mine isn't close to taco bell, but it also doesn't have everyone running to the bathroom within the hour. *laughs*

Oooh, that sounds yummy! You could also make tostadas and sandwich refried beans between them.

What exactly is a tostada???

I don't usually buy the taco seasoning. I prefer to make my own. I cook up onions and garlic with the meat, then I add cumin and cayenne to the meat mixture when it's close to done.

We sometimes do double decker tacos, too. My dh got hooked on them at Taco Bell. The home version is MUCH healthier.

A tostada is a flat, fried crisp, corn tortilla that is topped with any variety of toppings. I've seen it most frequently with beans, meat, lettuce, tomato, cheese, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

HTH!