TARANTULA TACOS

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Turn simple tacos into fun Halloween surprises with these simple olive toppers.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box (4.7 oz) Old El Paso™ Stand 'n Stuff™ taco shells
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
2/3 cup water
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
1/4 cup sour cream
20 extra-large pitted ripe olives

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Heat taco shells in oven as directed on box.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water. Reduce heat to medium; cook uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until water has evaporated. Remove from heat.
  • Spoon beef mixture into heated taco shells. Top with cheese, lettuce and tomato.
  • Spoon sour cream into small resealable food-storage plastic bag. Seal bag; cut tiny hole in corner of bag. Pipe sour cream over top of each taco to resemble spiderweb.
  • For each spider, top taco with 1 olive, pitted end down. Cut second olive lengthwise into 8 pieces; place around olive for legs. For eyes, squeeze 2 dots of sour cream onto top of olive.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 tacos each), Sodium 1150 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g

Tendai Trust
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I'm not sure what to say about these tacos. They were definitely different, but I'm not sure if I liked them or not.


Mithila Rohman Mitu
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These tacos were a waste of time. The tarantula meat was dry and tasteless. I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone.


Majid Ali Khan Morani
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I was disappointed with these tacos. The tarantula meat was tough and chewy. I didn't like the flavor either.


Uzari Khan
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These tacos were a great way to try something new. I'm not sure if I would make them again, but I'm glad I tried them.


Supa S0lesista
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I was curious about what tarantula tacos would taste like, so I decided to try this recipe. I was pleasantly surprised! The tarantula meat was very tender and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for something


Jaflong green
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These tacos were so much fun to make! I've never cooked tarantula before, but it was surprisingly easy. The hardest part was getting the tarantula legs off. Once I did that, the rest of the recipe was a breeze.


Kankya Angel
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I'm a big fan of tarantula tacos. They're so unique and flavorful. I love the crispy texture of the tarantula legs and the spicy salsa. I always make a big batch of these tacos when I have friends over.


Jessica Mkhungo
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These tacos were amazing! The tarantula meat was cooked perfectly and the flavors were all very well-balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for something new and exciting to try.


Munawar Bhatti
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I was hesitant to try tarantula tacos, but I'm so glad I did! The flavor was surprisingly delicious. The tarantula meat was tender and juicy, and the crispy exoskeleton added a nice crunch.


Erum Rizvi
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These tarantula tacos were a hit at my last party! The crispy tarantula legs were the perfect addition to the spicy salsa and fresh guacamole. My guests couldn't get enough of them.