Crunchy Tacos

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 408kcal

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound Ground beef
  • 1 packet Taco seasoning or make your own homemade taco seasoning blend (see notes below)
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 8 Taco shells
  • 1 cup Romaine lettuce shredded
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese Shredded
  • 2 tbsp Red onion minced
  • 4 tsp Sour cream optional
  • Fresh cilantro garnish
  • Fresno Chili Peppers sliced (optional)
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Instructions

  • Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, crumble in the beef and brown well while breaking it up into smaller pieces until no longer pink. Stir in the taco seasoning until fully combined. Stir in the water and bring to a simmer until most of the water evaporates. Season with salt if needed.
  • Meanwhile, warm the taco shells as directed on the package.
  • Spoon the ground beef into the taco shells, top with lettuce, cheese, and onion. Serve with sour cream. Garnish with cilantro and fresno peppers if using.

Notes

Make your own Taco Seasoning - Mix all ingredients together in a bowl (use what you need in the recipe to taste, save the rest in a sealed container for future use)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Nutrition

Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 923mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1966IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 3mg

Crunchy Tacos

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 408 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3/4 pound Ground beef
  • 1 packet Taco seasoning or make your own homemade taco seasoning blend (see notes below)
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 8 Taco shells
  • 1 cup Romaine lettuce shredded
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese Shredded
  • 2 tbsp Red onion minced
  • 4 tsp Sour cream optional
  • Fresh cilantro garnish
  • Fresno Chili Peppers sliced (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, crumble in the beef and brown well while breaking it up into smaller pieces until no longer pink. Stir in the taco seasoning until fully combined. Stir in the water and bring to a simmer until most of the water evaporates. Season with salt if needed.
  • Meanwhile, warm the taco shells as directed on the package.
  • Spoon the ground beef into the taco shells, top with lettuce, cheese, and onion. Serve with sour cream. Garnish with cilantro and fresno peppers if using.

Notes

Make your own Taco Seasoning - Mix all ingredients together in a bowl (use what you need in the recipe to taste, save the rest in a sealed container for future use)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Nutrition

Calories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 20gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 923mgPotassium: 339mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1966IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 3mg
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