Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a taco recipe that's not just a meal, but a legendary culinary experience! Inspired by the iconic journalist Dan Rather, these world-class tacos are about to transform your dinner routine from ordinary to extraordinary. Imagine crispy shells packed with perfectly seasoned ground beef, topped with fresh ingredients that will make your mouth water - this isn't just another taco recipe, this is a flavor explosion waiting to happen!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 6 tacos
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 6 taco shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
Instructions
- Remove ground beef from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Break the meat into small crumbles using a wooden spatula or cooking utensil.
- Cook the ground beef for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is completely browned and no pink remains. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the cooked beef and stir thoroughly to ensure even distribution. Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the seasoning to fully incorporate.
- While the meat is cooking, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to warm the taco shells. Arrange taco shells on a baking sheet and heat for 3-5 minutes until crisp.
- Prepare toppings by washing and chopping lettuce, dicing fresh tomatoes, and measuring out shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
- Remove taco shells from oven and fill each shell with the seasoned ground beef, distributing meat evenly.
- Top each taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese.
- Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a spoonful of salsa on each taco.
- Serve immediately while taco shells are warm and crisp. Enjoy your world-class tacos!
Tips
- • Always let your ground beef sit at room temperature before cooking to ensure even browning • Use a wooden spatula to break meat into fine, uniform crumbles for the best texture • Drain excess fat after browning to prevent greasy tacos • Toast your taco shells in the oven for maximum crispiness • Prep all your toppings in advance for smooth assembly • Serve tacos immediately after filling to maintain shell crispness • For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cumin or chili powder to your taco seasoning • Don't overload your tacos - balance is key to preventing soggy shells
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 240kcal
Carbohydrates: 9g
Protein: 16g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 52mg
