Gameday Bratco

Two of your favorite game-day foods—tacos and brats—come together in one mighty mashup that’s guaranteed to win, every time. We call it a Bratco and it’s as easy to make as it is delicious to taste. Taco-seasoned bratwurst and veggies huddle up in an Old El Paso™ Tortilla Bowl, then get topped with cheese, queso sauce and cilantro—no fan will be able to resist digging in!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 package (14 oz) fully cooked bratwurst, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 small yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch strips (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
• 1 package (6.7 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Soft Tortilla Bowls (8 Count), heated as directed on package
• 3/4 cup from 1 package (7 oz) Old El Paso™ Shredded Mexican Style 4 Cheese Blend
• 1/2 cup from 1 bottle (9 oz) Old El Paso™ Creamy Queso Sauce
• Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bratwurst, onion and bell peppers. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender and bratwurst is heated through.
2. 2Stir in water and taco seasoning mix; heat to boiling. Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat.
3. 3Spoon bratwurst and vegetables into tortilla bowls. Top each bowl with shredded cheese, queso sauce and cilantro.