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A row of four fully loaded, crispy shell tacos topped with ground meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and guacamole.

Unique Easy Taco Recipes for Taco Night or Day!

This recipe takes the standard taco and makes it simple to prepare while offering a fun, customizable experience for your family. It is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual gathering.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 270

Ingredients
  

Tacos
  • 12 hard taco shells
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef, chicken, or black beans, seasoned and cooked
  • 1.5 cups cheese
Toppings
  • 1 cup fresh salsa
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • Shredded lettuce

Equipment

  • Taco Holder
  • Skillet
  • Oven safe baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375F and position your oven rack in the middle of the oven. If the rack is too high, your tacos may get too brown.
  2. Cook your meat or beans with taco seasoning in a skillet over medium heat. When cooked, turn off the heat and set the filling aside.
  3. Line up 12 to 14 hard taco shells in an oven-safe baking dish. Stand the shells up so they are easier to fill. Fill the shells with the cooked meat and top with cheese.
  4. Place the taco platter in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
  5. After 10 minutes, the taco shells should be crispy. Remove the platter from the oven.
  6. Stuff your tacos assembly line style with the remaining ingredients: add shredded lettuce, salsa, guacamole, more cheese, and sour cream. Take the platter to the table and distribute the hot tacos for everyone to enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 26gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 153mgPotassium: 448mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 4IUCalcium: 34mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe is a base for creativity. Feel free to substitute the ground beef or chicken with other proteins or vegetables. You can also experiment with different cheeses or add fresh cilantro for extra flavor.

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