Crispy Beef Tacos
These tacos are crispy with a shell that just gives the right texture to the meat. The easiest tacos you'll ever make!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 252kcal
- 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
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!
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