Old school crispy hard shell tacos filled with seasoned ground beef, and all of the toppings your hearts desire.
Prep Time10mins
Cook Time10mins
Total Time20mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: beef taco recipe, ground beef taco seasoning, how to make tacos with ground beef
Servings: 6People
Calories: 511kcal
Author: Katie Workman
Cost: $10
Ingredients
For the Taco Spice Mixture:
2teaspoonsonion powder
1teaspooncoarse salt
1tablespoonchili powder
1teaspooncornstarch
2teaspoonsground cumin
1teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoondried oregano
½teaspoonsweet paprika
½teaspoonground black pepper
Pinchcayenne or red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Tacos:
2poundsground beef
12Taco shellsapproximately
To Serve (Choose Your Family's Favorites):
Shredded lettuce
Salsa or taco sauce
Shredded cheesesuch as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend
Sour cream (low fat or regular)
Diced tomatoes
Diced avocados
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350° F.
In a small bowl or plastic container mix together the onion powder, salt, chili powder, cornstarch, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne or red pepper flakes, if using. Blend well.
Spray a large skillet with nonstick spray, and place over medium high heat. Add the beef, and cook, stirring and making sure to really break it up into small crumbles, until it is browned throughout, about 5 minutes. Transfer the beef to a colander and drain off any liquid.
Return the beef to the pan over medium high heat and add the spice mixture. Stir for a minute or two until you can smell all of the spices. Add 3/4 cup of water, and stir until the water is mostly evaporated and the meat is evenly coated with the spices, and there is a still a little bit of saucy liquid in the pan.
Meanwhile, heat the taco shells on a baking sheet (or right on the rack, whichever you prefer) in the oven for 5 minutes until warm and toasty. Place any desired toppings into small individual bowls.
Transfer the meat to a serving bowl, place the shells on a plate covered with a napkin or clean dish towel to keep them warm, and set out with the bowls of toppings. Let everyone serve themselves.