Classic Hard Shell Tacos

🥄 Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon 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

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and dried oregano. Set aside.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add onions and saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.

4. 4

   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.

5. 5

   Add small bowl of taco seasoning and tomato paste. Mix thoroughly until tomato paste is completely combined with all the meat.

6. 6

   Add water, mix to combine and remove the taco meat from the heat.

7. 7

   Heat up hard taco shells according to package instructions.

8. 8

   Divide meat mixture into taco shells and top with shredded cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream and salsa. Serve immediately.

📊 Nutrition (per serving)

Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.