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Classic Hard Shell Tacos

6 servings · 6 min prep · 24 min cook

Ingredients

For the taco meat

• 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
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup water

For assembly

• 12-14 hard taco shells
• 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• shredded lettuce
• diced tomatoes
• sour cream
• salsa

Steps

1. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon paprika and ¼ teaspoon dried oregano. Set aside.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add 1 small diced onion and saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.

   5 min

4. Add 1 pound 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.

   6 to 8 min

5. Add the taco seasoning and 2 tablespoons tomato paste. Mix thoroughly until tomato paste is completely combined with all the meat.
6. Add ¼ cup water, mix to combine and remove the taco meat from the heat.
7. Heat up 12-14 hard taco shells according to package instructions.
8. Divide meat mixture into 12-14 taco shells and top with 2 ½ cups shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream and salsa. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Per serving

kcal

335

protein

27 g

carbs

12 g

fat

24 g

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