Golden Crispy Beef Tacos
Delicious and easy-to-make tacos filled with seasoned ground beef, topped with fresh ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
Ingrédients
For the beef filling
- 1 lb ground beef Could be substituted with ground turkey or chicken.
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2/3 cup tomato sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the shells and toppings
- 8 hard taco shells Can use gluten-free shells if needed.
- 2 cups shredded cheese Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend.
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro Optional
- Sour cream Optional
- Guacamole Optional
- Jalapeño slices Optional
- Hot sauce Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients. Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic.
Cooking
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion becomes translucent, about 5–7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet. Stir for about a minute, then add the taco seasoning and mix thoroughly.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and simmer for about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assembling and Baking
- Arrange the hard taco shells in a baking dish and fill each with the seasoned beef mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the beef in each taco.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the taco shells are crispy.
Serving
- Prepare your toppings: chop the lettuce, dice the tomatoes, and slice the red onion.
- Once baked, top each taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced onion, and optionally the chopped cilantro.
- Serve warm with optional sour cream, guacamole, jalapeño slices, and hot sauce.
Notes
Enjoy experimenting with toppings and flavors for a personalized taco experience.