Crispy Hard Taco Shells with Savory Beef Filling

Get ready to indulge in a classic Mexican-inspired feast with these crispy hard shell tacos! This recipe guides you through making crispy shell tacos filled with a flavorful, seasoned beef mixture and topped with fresh ingredients. Perfect for Taco Tuesday, this dish is as fun to make as it is delicious to devour!

Ingredients

🧅 Diced onions
🌶️ Diced green chilies
🥩 Ground beef
🌿 1 packet Goya Sazon con Culantro y Achiote
🧂 Goya Adobo All Purpose Seasoning
🧄 Garlic salt with parsley
🌿 Ground cumin
🌶️ Chili powder
🍅 Tomato sauce
🌽 Corn tortillas
🫒 Cooking oil for frying
🧀 Shredded cheese
🍅 Diced tomatoes
🧅 Diced onion
🌿 Cilantro
🥛 Sour cream

Instructions

1- Prepare the Ingredients:

• Dice the onions and green chilies if not already done.
• Have all seasonings and toppings ready for easy access.

2- Cook the Ground Beef:

• Heat a small amount of cooking oil in a cast iron pan over medium heat.
• Add the diced onions and green chilies, sauté until they begin to soften.
• Add the ground beef to the pan, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon or spatula.
• Season the beef generously with ground cumin, chili powder, one packet of Goya Sazon, Goya Adobo, and garlic salt with parsley.
• Pour in the tomato sauce, stirring to combine all ingredients.
• Cook until the beef is browned and the sauce has thickened slightly.

3- Fry the Tortillas:

• In another pan, heat a sufficient amount of oil for frying over medium-high heat.
• Fold each corn tortilla in half and place them in the hot oil. Fry until each side turns golden brown and crispy.
• Remove the tortillas from the oil and allow them to drain on paper towels.

4- Assemble the Tacos:

• Fill each fried tortilla shell with a generous amount of the beef mixture.
• Top with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, diced onions, cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream.

Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
Total Time: 35-50 minutes
Servings: Approximately 4-6 tacos
Calories: 300-400
Proteins: 15g
Fats: 20g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Equipment: Cast iron pan, frying pan

Cooking Tips:

• Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying for the crispiest shells.
• Customize the toppings to your preference for added flavor and variety.

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Crispy Hard Shell Tacos