Taco Bell has recently announced the launch of its latest offering that is inspired by the hearty, rich flavors of birria, known as the new Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco. This new taco has been made using slow-braised shredded beef – which is also Taco Bell’s first protein offering, including a melted three-cheese blend and a creamy jalapeño sauce. The tacos are served with warm nacho cheese sauce and a savory red sauce.
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Taco Bell has for quite some time been known for its iconic seasoned beef and this is the first time the brand has begun to offer shredded beef on its menu nationally, after nearly two years of perfecting the recipe. The shredded beef is slow-braised in a blend of spices, making it the ideal centerpiece of the Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco.
“The rich and spicy flavors often found in birria were a major point of inspiration as we created the new Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco. By combining slow-braised shredded beef with the two dipping sauces, our fans can enjoy a new range of flavors they may have never had from Taco Bell before,” stated Liz Matthews, Global Chief Food Innovation Officer at Taco Bell. “This Mexican-inspired dish represents an evolution of what fans typically expect from Taco Bell. We’re excited to bring this menu item nationwide after an incredibly successful test in 2022.”
The most recent offering from Taco Bell, being the Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco comes within the newly beloved Grilled Cheese platform. The brand has also been primarily focused on finding new ways to bring premium ingredients to customers when creating new innovations. Alongside the shredded beef, the Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco is filled with a creamy jalapeño sauce and demonstrates a melty three-cheese blend of cheddar, mozzarella and pepper jack inside and outside of the freshly fried daily white corn shell that tantalizes taste buds with its creamy texture and bold flavors.
Complementing the taco are two dips – warm nacho cheese sauce and Taco Bell’s zesty red sauce – carefully calibrated to achieve the perfect consistency and harmony of flavors with every bite.