Crispy Hard Shell Tacos

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Calories: 350 Calories

Macros: Proteins: 15g, Fats: 20g, Carbohydrates: 25g

Cooking time: 50 mins

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Categories: Dinners, Mexican Dishes, Main Courses, Beef Recipes, Family Meals, Street Food, Southern Cuisine, Festive Foods, Comfort Foods, Quick Meals

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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! With a savory filling of ground beef and a selection of vibrant toppings like diced tomatoes, cheese, and cilantro, these tacos are sure to be a hit at any meal. The satisfying crunch of the fried corn tortillas adds to the delightful experience of enjoying these homemade tacos.

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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