Hard Shell Tacos
Get ready to elevate your taco night with these irresistibly crunchy Hard Shell Tacos! This quick and easy recipe delivers bold, savory flavors with seasoned ground beef tucked into perfectly crispy taco shells, topped with fresh shredded lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, and gooey cheddar cheese. A dollop of tangy sour cream, a sprinkle of sliced black olives, and a drizzle of your favorite taco sauce or salsa add the perfect finishing touch to every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this customizable classic is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Whether you’re hosting Taco Tuesday or craving a quick fix, these hard shell tacos are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Hard taco shells
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 packet Taco seasoning
- 0.25 cup Water
- 2 cups Shredded lettuce
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Sliced black olives
- 0.5 cup Taco sauce or salsa
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Instructions
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until it browns completely, about 7-8 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet, then add the taco seasoning packet and 0.25 cup of water. Stir to combine.
Simmer the seasoned meat mixture for 2-3 minutes until the liquid is mostly absorbed. Remove from heat.
Preheat the taco shells according to the package instructions, either in the oven or microwave, to make them crispy and warm.
Assemble the tacos by filling each shell with a spoonful of the seasoned ground beef.
Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, sliced black olives, and a drizzle of taco sauce or salsa.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious hard shell tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2978 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 210.1 g | 269% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.2 g | 436% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 480 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 8486 mg | 369% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.0 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 127.2 g | 254% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1371 mg | 105% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 2311 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
