Classic Hard Shell Tacos
User Reviews
4.9
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
6 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
335 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Classic Hard Shell Tacos
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These crunchy hard shell tacos are a Tex-Mex classic filled with ground beef, cheese and more! Homemade yet still as delicious as the fast-food version.
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Ingredients
For the taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
For the tacos
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup water
- 12 hard taco shells
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional toppings
- shredded lettuce
- diced tomatoes
- sour cream
- salsa
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and dried oregano. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onions and saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
- Add ground beef and break up into smaller chunks using a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is completely browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add small bowl of taco seasoning and tomato paste. Mix thoroughly until tomato paste is completely combined with all the meat.
- Add water, mix to combine and remove the taco meat from the heat.
- Heat up hard taco shells according to package instructions.
- Divide meat mixture into taco shells and top with shredded cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream and salsa. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2tacos
Calories
335kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
707mg
(29%)
Potassium
164mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tacos | |
| Calories | 335kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 707mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 164mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
33 reviews
Excellent
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