Description
Crunchy taco shells filled with juicy seasoned beef, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro for the ultimate taco night dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 10 crispy taco shells
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F if warming the taco shells.
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Stir the seasoning mixture into the beef along with tomato sauce and water. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until thickened and flavorful.
- Warm taco shells in the oven for 5 minutes until crisp.
- Fill each taco shell with seasoned beef, then top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Warm the taco shells before filling to help prevent cracking.
- Freshly shredded cheese melts better and tastes richer.
- Add sliced jalapeños for extra heat.
- Store leftover beef separately from toppings to keep everything fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 78mg
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