Crispy Beef Tacos

Julie

4.50 from 2 votes

Jan 16, 2017, Updated Jan 18, 2020

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It's taco night tonight! This simple beef hard shell tacos are better than fast food.

I grew up eating hard shell tacos from *drum roll please* Taco Bell. So throughout my childhood, I was pretty much obsessed with crispy beef tacos. Homemade tacos just meant ground beef made by my mom served on store bought hard shells. I loved taco night growing up. It wasn’t until about 15 years ago that I discovered authentic Mexican tacos which are mind blowing. I love authentic Mexican tacos served on fried corn tortillas topped off with raw onions and cilantro. However, I still love these. I make them from time to time and it’s super simple to make so I usually make it on a week night.

Crispy shell beef tacos with cheese, tomatoes and lettuce.

 

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4.50 from 2 votes

Crispy Beef Tacos

By Julie Maestre
These tacos are crispy with a shell that just gives the right texture to the meat. The easiest tacos you'll ever make! 
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 small onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup roasted green chilies
  • 3/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup colby jack cheese, for topping
  • 1 to mato finely diced, for topping
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded lettuce, for topping
  • 8 hard shell tacos

Instructions 

  • In a large skillet, heat some olive oil. Add the onions and cook until the onions are soft and translucent.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for additional 20 seconds.
  • Add the ground beef and cook over high heat
  • Stir in the oregano, granulated garlic, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, bay leaf salt, pepper, roasted green chilies, and tomato sauce.
  • Cover and simmer the beef over medium low heat for about 40 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the colby jack cheese over the beef, cover and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
  • Serve on hard shell tacos and Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 338mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

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Additional Info

Author: Julie Maestre
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 252
Keyword: Crispy Beef Tacos, Crunchy Tacos, Easy Beef Tacos
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2 Comments

  1. I have been making tacos for like 40 years, this is almost exactly how I make them. If I get lazy I buy Old El Paso Taco Seasoning but it contains too much salt compared to the fresh seasonings you use. I also use raw onions, smother it in lettuce, and use hot sauce so hot that I run into furniture, but that is my personal preference. I love The Eurythmics joke, excellent video!

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