Taco Garbage Bowl

This started as a simple taco garbage plate, but I added a bit and customized it to make a solid, filling bowl of food that might remind you of tacos.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Prepare tater tots according to the directions on the bag (approx 30 mins)

Step 2

Prepare mac and cheese (use frozen directions or make your own)

Step 3

Cook ground beef in a pan until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes, stirring to crumble. Add salt, pepper, and half the taco sauce.

Step 4

While beef is browning, fry hot dogs on a skillet in chunks

Step 5

Warm the can of refried beans in a pot

Step 6

When all is prepared, assemble the first layer in the bowl: 1/3 mac and cheese, 1/3 tots, and 1/3 refried beans.

Step 7

Top with fried hot dogs

Step 8

Add cooked ground beef from step 3

Step 9

Top with shredded cheese

Step 10

Finally, top with taco sauce or salsa and serve