Beef Tacos Hard Shells (Printable Version)

Crispy tacos with seasoned beef and fresh toppings, perfect for a quick flavorful dinner.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Beef Filling

01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
05 - 2/3 cup water
06 - 1 tbsp tomato paste

→ Shells

07 - 8 hard corn taco shells

→ Toppings

08 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1 medium tomato, diced
11 - 1/2 cup sour cream
12 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
13 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
14 - Salsa or hot sauce
15 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange taco shells on a baking sheet and warm for 5 minutes until crisp.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
03 - Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
04 - Sprinkle in taco seasoning and tomato paste. Mix well. Pour in water, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 4-5 minutes until thickened.
05 - Remove taco shells from the oven. Spoon the beef mixture evenly into each shell.
06 - Top with lettuce, cheese, tomato, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeño, and salsa as desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes making it perfect for those nights when motivation is running low
  • The seasoning blend creates that restaurant style flavor without any mysterious ingredients
02 -
  • Draining excess fat from the beef before seasoning prevents your tacos from becoming soggy and greasy
  • The filling continues to thicken as it cools slightly so do not worry if it seems a bit loose at first
03 -
  • Mixing a spoonful of sour cream directly into the beef filling creates an incredibly creamy texture
  • Double the beef filling and freeze half for an even faster dinner next week

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