If I had a photo, I would most certainly use it. That is... unless the photo I have sucks. For now, you'll just have to picture a big heaping helping of
Jack in the Box Tacos
...in your mind.
Jack in the Box Tacos
Feel free to disagree, but these ARE the JITB tacos, just better and easier because they're baked and not deep fried.
3 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thigh, diced small
1/3 cup diced yellow onion
1/3 cup canned pinto beans, plus some of the juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt & 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Corn tortillas
American cheese slices, cut in half diagonally
Shredded iceberg lettuce
Hot sauce for serving
Directions
Put 2 baking sheets in the oven and preheat to 450
Heat a skillet over medium/high, add 1 tablespoon of oil and when hot put in the chicken, beef and onions - cook until the beef and chicken are no longer pink
Add the garlic & chili powder, cumin and salt & pepper - mix in until fragrant, then remove from heat and let cool slightly
Put the ground beef/chicken mixture into a processor, and add the pinto beans and a couple tablespoons of the juice from the can - process until smooth
Sandwich a couple tortillas in a towel, microwave about a minute to soften, then put a couple tablespoons of the mixture in each one, fold in half and spray each side with non-stick spray
Remove pans from oven and quickly place the folded tacos on the bottom pan, place the other pan on top and put back in the oven
Cook 5 minutes or until crispy, remove, open carefully and add a triangle of cheese, some lettuce and hot sauce
