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THE BEST HOMEMADE TACOS RECIPE



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The Best Homemade Tacos - Ground beef and homemade taco seasoning make the best taco meat in this classic easy recipe that's better than take out.

Provided by Amanda Finks

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb. 90% to 93% lean ground beef
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
12 taco shells - either hard shells or small 6-inch soft flour tortillas will work
Optional Taco Toppings: shredded cheese

Steps:

  • Add the beef to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break the meat apart with a wooden spoon. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper to the meat. Stir well. Cook until the meat is cooked through, about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the tomato sauce and water. Stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-8 minutes, until some of the liquid evaporates but the meat mixture is still a little saucy. Remove from the heat.
  • Warm the taco shells according to their package directions.
  • Fill the taco shells with 2 heaping tablespoons of taco meat. Top with desired taco toppings: shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, diced red onion, taco sauce, sour cream, guacamole, etc.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /12th, Calories 129 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 265 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

CLASSIC HARD SHELL TACOS



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These crunchy hard shell tacos are a Tex-Mex classic filled with ground beef, cheese and more! Homemade yet still as delicious as the fast-food version.

Provided by Isabel Eats

Categories     Main

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon coarse 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
12 -14 hard taco shells
2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
shredded lettuce
diced tomatoes
sour cream
salsa

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and dried oregano. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions and saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
  • Add 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.
  • Add small bowl of taco seasoning and tomato paste. Mix thoroughly until tomato paste is completely combined with all the meat.
  • Add water, mix to combine and remove the taco meat from the heat.
  • Heat up hard taco shells according to package instructions.
  • Divide meat mixture into taco shells and top with shredded cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream and salsa. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tacos, Calories 335 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 707 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

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