Easy Taco Tuesday: Hard or Soft Shell Tacos Recipe!

Name: Easy Taco Tuesday: Hard or Soft Shell Tacos Recipe!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Beef (Lean (80/20)); 1 packet Taco Seasoning Mix (About 1 oz (28g)); 1/2 cup Water (For seasoning); 12 pieces Taco Shells (Hard or soft tortillas); 1 cup Lettuce (Shredded); 1 medium Tomato (Diced); 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (Shredded); 1/2 cup Sour Cream (For topping); 1/2 cup Salsa (Mild or medium)

Celebrate Taco Tuesday with this simple and delicious recipe for ground beef tacos! Whether you prefer crunchy hard shells or soft tortillas, this guide will show you how to prepare flavorful taco meat and assemble your perfect taco. Customize with your favorite toppings like fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream or salsa for an unforgettable meal.

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Perfectly Assembled Hard Shell Tacos

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Mexican

English

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

25g

Protein

28g

Carbs

20g

Fat

Delicious Soft Shell Tacos Ready to Eat

Ingredients

Ground Beef
(Lean (80/20))
1 pound
Taco Seasoning Mix
(About 1 oz (28g))
1 packet

Water
(For seasoning)
1 cup
Taco Shells
(Hard or soft tortillas)
12 pieces
Lettuce
(Shredded)
1 cup
Tomato
(Diced)
1 medium
Cheddar Cheese
(Shredded)
1 cup

Sour Cream
(For topping)
1 cup
Salsa
(Mild or medium)
1 cup

Servings: 6

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Flavorful Ground Beef for Tacos

Instructions

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Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks until no pink remains.
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Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks until no pink remains.
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Drain any excess grease after browning for a lighter taco.
2
Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has mostly absorbed and the meat is well seasoned.
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Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has mostly absorbed and the meat is well seasoned.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, add a pinch of salt or chili powder.

3
While the meat is simmering, prepare your toppings. Shred the lettuce, dice the tomato, and shred the cheese. Have the sour cream and salsa ready.
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While the meat is simmering, prepare your toppings. Shred the lettuce, dice the tomato, and shred the cheese. Have the sour cream and salsa ready.
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Pre-chopping toppings makes assembly quick and easy.
4
Warm the taco shells or tortillas according to package directions. For hard shells, bake them briefly to make them extra crispy. For soft tortillas, warm them in a dry skillet or microwave.
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Warm the taco shells or tortillas according to package directions. For hard shells, bake them briefly to make them extra crispy. For soft tortillas, warm them in a dry skillet or microwave.
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Warm shells prevent cracking and enhance flavor.
5
Assemble your tacos! Fill each warm taco shell or tortilla with the seasoned ground beef, then add your desired toppings: lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, and salsa. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Assemble your tacos! Fill each warm taco shell or tortilla with the seasoned ground beef, then add your desired toppings: lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, and salsa. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Set up a 'taco bar' for everyone to build their own custom tacos.