Classic Hard Shell Tacos
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.
- Prep time
- 6 min
- Cook time
- 24 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, (diced)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup water
- 12-14 hard taco shells
- 2+1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- shredded lettuce
- diced tomatoes
- sour cream
- salsa
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and dried oregano. Set aside.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add onions and saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
- 4
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.
- 5
Add small bowl of taco seasoning and tomato paste. Mix thoroughly until tomato paste is completely combined with all the meat.
- 6
Add water, mix to combine and remove the taco meat from the heat.
- 7
Heat up hard taco shells according to package instructions.
- 8
Divide meat mixture into taco shells and top with shredded cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream and salsa. Serve immediately.