Fries are a bit of a breakaway from Taco Bell’s regular offering of tacos and burritos, but the Mexican-inspired chain introduced nacho fries in 2018. Since then, the heavily spiced potato sticks with a cheesy dipping sauce have popped up periodically, always for a limited time. 

That could be about to change though.

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The franchise recently added its Mexican pizza to its permanent menu, and nacho fries could be the next item to receive the honor. It comes as Taco Bell aims to compete with other chains, like McDonald’s, who are extremely popular for their fries. 

“People that go to lunch want to have French fries. We know that,” stated Taco Bell CEO, Mark King. “We’re looking at and testing bringing fries permanently on to the menu, which would increase our lunch business dramatically. If you were to look at how we compete against McDonald’s in dinner and late night, we’re absolutely even. When you look at breakfast and lunch, we’re significantly behind. There’s a big opportunity just in those two dayparts to increase our business significantly over the coming years.”

We’re crossing our fingers that these fries stick around!

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Taco Bell has been teasing a partnership with Beyond Meat since April 2021. At the time, the franchise said the pair were working on “a new innovative plant-based protein to appeal to an even broader audience. And now, we finally have an idea of what to expect.

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“We know that consumers are looking for diverse protein options that are better for the planet without compromising on taste, so we’re incredibly excited to launch our brand-new, innovative Beyond Carne Asada Steak,” stated Dariush Ajami, Beyond Meat’s chief innovation officer. “Designed to specifically complement the bold, savory flavors that Taco Bell is known for, Beyond Carne Asada Steak delivers the flavorful, delicious taste and texture of marinated, grilled steak with the added benefits of plant-based meat.“

The Beyond Carne Asada Steak is completely vegan and will be available at selected Taco Bell branches in Dayton, Ohio from October 13. 

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Fortunately, it isn’t impossible to eat healthy at the Bell! Here are some tips that will help you do so.

Order Your Food “Fresco-Style”

Fresco-style is a must-know for those that don’t want to break their diet at Taco Bell. Ordering any menu item fresco-style will take away fatty toppings like sour cream and cheese and replace them with healthy, veg-based pico de gallo.

The Power Menu is Your Friend

The Power Menu is Taco Bell’s attempt to cater to those that are looking to build muscle. It’s great, as it replaces fatty and carb-based toppings and sides like rice and cheese with proteins like beans and lean meats. There are plenty of options on this section of the menu.

Chicken is the Best Protein Option

If you want protein at Taco Bell, we recommend ordering the chicken. Chicken tacos and chicken burritos provide a lean protein-packed punch. Black beans are a good option too, but be sure to avoid the fatty refried beans which are often served.

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The crunchwrap supreme is one of Taco Bell’s most popular dishes. It combines all the fillings of a taco that you love with crunchy tostada shells all wrapped in a flour tortilla. This is the perfect savory dish to serve at parties because there’s is plenty to go around, but beware! People will probably eat more of this delicious dish than you can imagine.

Ingredients

The ingredients for this dish can be totally customized to your taste! But the classic crunchwrap is ground beef, cheese sauce tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, sour cream, and tostada shells. The recipe below will be vegetarian but you can certainly use the ground beef like the original!

Instructions

1. Start by putting 5 flour tortillas in a circle with the tortillas slightly overlapping, and then one in the middle.
2. Chop up some tomatoes as well as iceberg lettuce.
3. Put cooked black beans or refried beans in the center tortilla, followed by the cheese sauce and then the tostada shells slightly crushed.
4. Pour over sour cream, the tomatoes, the iceberg, and finally, one more tortilla on top.
5. Fold all the tortillas over to make almost a star design.
6. Brush over canola oil over the top and stick the whole crunchwrap in a 450F oven for 5 minutes.
7. Serve and enjoy!

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Fries are a bit of a breakaway from Taco Bell’s regular offering of tacos and burritos, but the Mexican-inspired chain introduced nacho fries in 2018. Since then, the heavily spiced potato sticks with a cheesy dipping sauce have popped up periodically, always for a limited time. 

That could be about to change though.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Taco Bell (@tacobell)

The franchise recently added its Mexican pizza to its permanent menu, and nacho fries could be the next item to receive the honor. It comes as Taco Bell aims to compete with other chains, like McDonald’s, who are extremely popular for their fries. 

“People that go to lunch want to have French fries. We know that,” stated Taco Bell CEO, Mark King. “We’re looking at and testing bringing fries permanently on to the menu, which would increase our lunch business dramatically. If you were to look at how we compete against McDonald’s in dinner and late night, we’re absolutely even. When you look at breakfast and lunch, we’re significantly behind. There’s a big opportunity just in those two dayparts to increase our business significantly over the coming years.”

We’re crossing our fingers that these fries stick around!

The post Could Taco Bell be Adding Nacho Fries to its Permanent Menu? appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Taco Bell has been teasing a partnership with Beyond Meat since April 2021. At the time, the franchise said the pair were working on “a new innovative plant-based protein to appeal to an even broader audience. And now, we finally have an idea of what to expect.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Taco Bell (@tacobell)

“We know that consumers are looking for diverse protein options that are better for the planet without compromising on taste, so we’re incredibly excited to launch our brand-new, innovative Beyond Carne Asada Steak,” stated Dariush Ajami, Beyond Meat’s chief innovation officer. “Designed to specifically complement the bold, savory flavors that Taco Bell is known for, Beyond Carne Asada Steak delivers the flavorful, delicious taste and texture of marinated, grilled steak with the added benefits of plant-based meat.“

The Beyond Carne Asada Steak is completely vegan and will be available at selected Taco Bell branches in Dayton, Ohio from October 13. 

The post Taco Bell is Introducing Plant-Based Steak appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Fortunately, it isn’t impossible to eat healthy at the Bell! Here are some tips that will help you do so.

Order Your Food “Fresco-Style”

Fresco-style is a must-know for those that don’t want to break their diet at Taco Bell. Ordering any menu item fresco-style will take away fatty toppings like sour cream and cheese and replace them with healthy, veg-based pico de gallo.

The Power Menu is Your Friend

The Power Menu is Taco Bell’s attempt to cater to those that are looking to build muscle. It’s great, as it replaces fatty and carb-based toppings and sides like rice and cheese with proteins like beans and lean meats. There are plenty of options on this section of the menu.

Chicken is the Best Protein Option

If you want protein at Taco Bell, we recommend ordering the chicken. Chicken tacos and chicken burritos provide a lean protein-packed punch. Black beans are a good option too, but be sure to avoid the fatty refried beans which are often served.

The post Looking to Eat Healthy at Taco Bell? Here are the Best Tips appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

The crunchwrap supreme is one of Taco Bell’s most popular dishes. It combines all the fillings of a taco that you love with crunchy tostada shells all wrapped in a flour tortilla. This is the perfect savory dish to serve at parties because there’s is plenty to go around, but beware! People will probably eat more of this delicious dish than you can imagine.

Ingredients

The ingredients for this dish can be totally customized to your taste! But the classic crunchwrap is ground beef, cheese sauce tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, sour cream, and tostada shells. The recipe below will be vegetarian but you can certainly use the ground beef like the original!

Instructions

1. Start by putting 5 flour tortillas in a circle with the tortillas slightly overlapping, and then one in the middle.
2. Chop up some tomatoes as well as iceberg lettuce.
3. Put cooked black beans or refried beans in the center tortilla, followed by the cheese sauce and then the tostada shells slightly crushed.
4. Pour over sour cream, the tomatoes, the iceberg, and finally, one more tortilla on top.
5. Fold all the tortillas over to make almost a star design.
6. Brush over canola oil over the top and stick the whole crunchwrap in a 450F oven for 5 minutes.
7. Serve and enjoy!

The post Forget the Drive-Thru, Make This Crunchwrap Supreme at Home! appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.